Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White sesame seeds | 250 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Peanuts, toasted | 45 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Ghee | 24 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Jaggery | 155 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Toast the white sesame seeds over low heat until aromatic, then cool slightly.
- Grind or crush it to the texture specified by the style, leaving a little body rather than making a paste.
- Warm the ghee with cardamom and combine it with the jaggery and toasted peanuts.
- Mix with the toasted base until the mixture holds when pressed; let it cool enough to handle.
- Shape into 14 small balls and allow them to set before serving.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Sankranti til-laddu tradition)
Sankranti Til Laddu is a compact traditional sweet; one small piece is the intended serving. Vata: take it warm or at room temperature. Pitta: use the lower sweetener amount and cooling cardamom. Kapha: reserve for occasional use and keep the pieces small.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Sankranti Til Laddu
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (33g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 525 kcal | 178 kcal |
| Protein | 11.9 g | 4.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 46.0 g | 15.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 2.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 31.6 g | 10.7 g |
| Total Fat | 35.9 g | 12.2 g |
| Calcium | 549.0 mg | 186.3 mg |
| Iron | 11.71 mg | 3.97 mg |
| Magnesium | 224.0 mg | 76.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 373.7 mg | 126.8 mg |
| Potassium | 658 mg | 223 mg |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 5 mg |
| Zinc | 4.54 mg | 1.54 mg |
| Copper | 2.26 mg | 0.77 mg |
| Manganese | 1.54 mg | 0.52 mg |
| Selenium | 18.8 µg | 6.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.04 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 42.4 µg | 14.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.06 mg | 0.36 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.4 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.48 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.14 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.52 mg | 1.19 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.45 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 73.8 µg | 25.0 µg |
| Choline | 19.6 mg | 6.6 mg |
