Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Dates, pitted and finely chopped | 260 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Almonds, toasted and ground coarse | 120 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Dried coconut, finely shredded | 55 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom, freshly ground | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Coconut oil, warmed for binding | 14 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Complete the chopping and grinding for the dates, almonds, and dried coconut, then set each component beside the stove in the order it enters the recipe.
- Warm the chopped dates in a dry pan until they soften into a sticky mass. Give the spices about 30 seconds before adding the larger pieces, then continue over low heat for 4–5 minutes, moving the pan often, until the raw aroma is gone.
- Fold in the coarse almonds, shredded coconut, cardamom, and warmed coconut oil until evenly distributed. Mix for 2 minutes with the heat off, stopping when the seasonings are even and a pressed spoonful holds together without crumbling.
- Cool the mixture just enough to handle, then roll small festival balls and let them firm uncovered. Aim for an even 2–3 mm thickness; repair cracks before the piece reaches the hot surface.
- Rest Vrat Almond Date Laddoo 3 minutes covered off the burner; check the final consistency and serve it warm without prolonged holding.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original lacto-vegetarian recipe developed for the R3 regional and practical cooking collection)
Dates bind these dairy-free fasting sweets without added sugar Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the meal feels dry. Pitta: keep the sharp spices modest and favor coriander or fennel. Kapha: eat only one small ball.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Vrat Almond Date Laddoo
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (112g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 423 kcal | 477 kcal |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 8.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 54.6 g | 61.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 8.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g | 42.6 g |
| Total Fat | 23.0 g | 26.0 g |
| Calcium | 98.8 mg | 111.4 mg |
| Iron | 2.06 mg | 2.32 mg |
| Magnesium | 111.3 mg | 125.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 187.6 mg | 211.5 mg |
| Potassium | 640 mg | 722 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 7 mg |
| Zinc | 1.33 mg | 1.50 mg |
| Copper | 0.51 mg | 0.58 mg |
| Manganese | 0.47 mg | 0.53 mg |
| Selenium | 2.3 µg | 2.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin E | 6.51 mg | 7.34 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.6 µg | 1.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.37 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.78 mg | 2.01 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 26.7 µg | 30.1 µg |
| Choline | 17.5 mg | 19.7 mg |
