Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Amaranth grain, dry-popped | 130 g | Sweet, Astringent · Neutral |
 Sesame seeds, toasted | 65 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Jaggery, finely grated | 120 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Ghee, for greasing | 8 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom, freshly ground | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Complete the chopping and grinding for the amaranth grain, sesame seeds, and jaggery, then set each component beside the stove in the order it enters the recipe.
- Combine the popped amaranth, toasted sesame, and ground cardamom in a warm bowl. 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.
- Melt the grated jaggery with a spoonful of water and cook until a drop firms quickly in cool water. Maintain steady low heat for 15–17 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes, until a grain pressed between two fingers has no chalky center.
- Stir in the grain mixture, spread it thinly on a greased tray, and score small pieces before the brittle hardens. Keep the pan over moderate heat for 1–2 minutes after the final addition, folding from the bottom so the main pieces remain intact.
- Rest Vrat Amaranth Sesame Brittle 5 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)
A thin sheet keeps this concentrated festival brittle appropriately portioned 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: limit the serving to one small piece.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Vrat Amaranth Sesame Brittle
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (81g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 428 kcal | 348 kcal |
| Protein | 9.2 g | 7.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 67.4 g | 54.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 4.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 35.8 g | 29.1 g |
| Total Fat | 15.3 g | 12.4 g |
| Calcium | 290.6 mg | 236.1 mg |
| Iron | 10.10 mg | 8.21 mg |
| Magnesium | 196.7 mg | 159.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 357.2 mg | 290.2 mg |
| Potassium | 692 mg | 562 mg |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 9 mg |
| Zinc | 2.89 mg | 2.35 mg |
| Copper | 1.03 mg | 0.84 mg |
| Manganese | 2.00 mg | 1.62 mg |
| Selenium | 14.4 µg | 11.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.8 mg | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 20.7 µg | 16.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.64 mg | 1.33 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.21 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.13 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.28 mg | 1.04 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.40 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 52.2 µg | 42.4 µg |
| Choline | 33.6 mg | 27.3 mg |
