Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Walnuts | 210 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Almonds | 80 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Ghee | 14 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Soft dates, pitted | 220 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Toast the walnuts 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 soft dates and almonds.
- 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 (Indian laddu tradition)
Walnut Date 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 Walnut Date Laddu
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (37g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 495 kcal | 186 kcal |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 3.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 40.3 g | 15.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 2.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 28.3 g | 10.6 g |
| Total Fat | 36.9 g | 13.8 g |
| Calcium | 97.2 mg | 36.5 mg |
| Iron | 2.19 mg | 0.82 mg |
| Magnesium | 124.2 mg | 46.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 236.6 mg | 88.7 mg |
| Potassium | 562 mg | 211 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 1 mg |
| Zinc | 1.88 mg | 0.70 mg |
| Copper | 0.89 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Manganese | 1.42 mg | 0.53 mg |
| Selenium | 3.5 µg | 1.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 22.8 µg | 8.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 13.17 mg | 4.94 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.4 µg | 0.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.17 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.27 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.54 mg | 0.58 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.31 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 55.5 µg | 20.8 µg |
| Choline | 26.9 mg | 10.1 mg |
