Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Semolina | 280 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Raisins | 35 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cashews, chopped | 30 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Ghee | 100 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Jaggery | 115 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1.5 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
| Water | 520 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the semolina finely so it cooks to an even texture.
- Warm half the ghee in a heavy pan and cook the main ingredient slowly until its raw aroma fades.
- Add the water and raisins, chopped cashews; simmer, stirring often, until absorbed.
- Stir in the jaggery and remaining ghee; cook until the mixture gathers softly from the pan.
- Finish with crushed cardamom and serve warm in small portions.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian halwa and sheera tradition)
Suji Halwa is a slow-cooked festive sweet, best treated as a modest accompaniment rather than a main meal. Vata: serve warm and soft. Pitta: reduce sweetener and emphasize cardamom. Kapha: take the smallest portion and reduce ghee if preparing at home.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Suji Halwa
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (180g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 241 kcal | 434 kcal |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 7.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 32.5 g | 58.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 2.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | 21.8 g |
| Total Fat | 10.8 g | 19.4 g |
| Calcium | 18.2 mg | 32.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.81 mg | 3.27 mg |
| Magnesium | 28.5 mg | 51.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 54.5 mg | 98.2 mg |
| Potassium | 207 mg | 373 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 10 mg |
| Zinc | 0.49 mg | 0.89 mg |
| Copper | 0.13 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Manganese | 0.21 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Selenium | 0.4 µg | 0.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.09 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 77.8 µg | 140.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.29 mg | 0.51 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.8 µg | 3.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.08 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.92 mg | 1.66 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 20.6 µg | 37.0 µg |
| Choline | 3.8 mg | 6.8 mg |
