Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Walnuts | 210 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Dried figs, chopped | 130 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Soft dates | 150 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Toast the walnuts and chopped dried figs 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)
Fig Walnut 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 Fig Walnut Energy Balls
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (42g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 455 kcal | 193 kcal |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 44.2 g | 18.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 3.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 32.0 g | 13.6 g |
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 13.1 g |
| Calcium | 94.2 mg | 40.0 mg |
| Iron | 2.05 mg | 0.87 mg |
| Magnesium | 95.7 mg | 40.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 178.6 mg | 75.8 mg |
| Potassium | 551 mg | 234 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 1.54 mg | 0.65 mg |
| Copper | 0.79 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Manganese | 1.46 mg | 0.62 mg |
| Selenium | 3.1 µg | 1.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.0 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 30.1 µg | 12.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 9.93 mg | 4.21 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6.2 µg | 2.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.18 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.10 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.00 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.30 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 48.3 µg | 20.5 µg |
| Choline | 22.9 mg | 9.7 mg |
