Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Sesame seeds | 190 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Prunes, chopped | 130 g | Sweet, Sour · 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 sesame seeds and chopped prunes 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)
Prune Sesame 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 Prune Sesame Energy Balls
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (40g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 406 kcal | 165 kcal |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 49.2 g | 20.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 3.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | 12.1 g |
| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 9.5 g |
| Calcium | 403.2 mg | 164.3 mg |
| Iron | 6.24 mg | 2.54 mg |
| Magnesium | 160.9 mg | 65.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 282.2 mg | 115.0 mg |
| Potassium | 580 mg | 236 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 3.23 mg | 1.32 mg |
| Copper | 1.72 mg | 0.70 mg |
| Manganese | 1.09 mg | 0.45 mg |
| Selenium | 14.4 µg | 5.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 41.3 µg | 16.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.34 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin K | 17.0 µg | 6.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.34 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.17 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.65 mg | 1.08 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 44.6 µg | 18.2 µg |
| Choline | 15.4 mg | 6.3 mg |
