Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Peanuts | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Raisins | 110 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 peanuts and raisins 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)
Raisin Peanut 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 Raisin Peanut Energy Balls
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (41g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 432 kcal | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 12.8 g | 5.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 45.0 g | 18.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 3.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 33.7 g | 14.0 g |
| Total Fat | 25.5 g | 10.6 g |
| Calcium | 64.6 mg | 26.9 mg |
| Iron | 3.29 mg | 1.37 mg |
| Magnesium | 93.7 mg | 39.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 205.4 mg | 85.4 mg |
| Potassium | 712 mg | 296 mg |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 5 mg |
| Zinc | 1.60 mg | 0.67 mg |
| Copper | 0.65 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Manganese | 1.00 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Selenium | 4.5 µg | 1.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 30.9 µg | 12.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.79 mg | 1.58 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.5 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.32 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.09 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.85 mg | 2.43 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 111.5 µg | 46.4 µg |
| Choline | 25.8 mg | 10.7 mg |
