Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pistachios | 190 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Dried apricots, chopped | 140 g | Sweet, Sour · Heating |
 Soft dates | 150 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Toast the pistachios and chopped dried apricots gently, then cool.
- Grind the toasted ingredients to a coarse meal.
- Work in the soft dates, ghee, and cardamom until the mixture holds when pressed.
- Shape into 12 small pieces with clean hands.
- Rest until set and serve one piece per portion.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international no-egg confection adaptation)
Apricot Pistachio Energy Balls is a compact sweet intended as one small piece. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Apricot Pistachio Energy Balls
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (41g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 398 kcal | 165 kcal |
| Protein | 9.4 g | 3.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 50.6 g | 21.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 3.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 37.0 g | 15.4 g |
| Total Fat | 21.1 g | 8.8 g |
| Calcium | 68.0 mg | 28.3 mg |
| Iron | 2.57 mg | 1.07 mg |
| Magnesium | 68.4 mg | 28.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 225.6 mg | 93.8 mg |
| Potassium | 916 mg | 381 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 1.05 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Copper | 0.65 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Manganese | 0.58 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Selenium | 4.2 µg | 1.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.6 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 90.7 µg | 37.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 11.17 mg | 4.65 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.0 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.35 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.10 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.61 mg | 0.67 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.74 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 27.9 µg | 11.6 µg |
| Choline | 6.6 mg | 2.7 mg |
