Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Whole-wheat flour | 280 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Almonds, chopped | 35 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Ghee | 105 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Jaggery | 110 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1.5 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
| Water | 520 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the whole-wheat flour 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 chopped almonds; 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)
Whole Wheat 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 Whole Wheat Halwa
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (175g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 238 kcal | 418 kcal |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 7.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 30.2 g | 52.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 5.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | 17.9 g |
| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 21.7 g |
| Calcium | 28.8 mg | 50.4 mg |
| Iron | 2.25 mg | 3.95 mg |
| Magnesium | 53.9 mg | 94.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 113.4 mg | 198.7 mg |
| Potassium | 232 mg | 407 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 9 mg |
| Zinc | 0.86 mg | 1.51 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Manganese | 1.12 mg | 1.97 mg |
| Selenium | 16.5 µg | 29.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.03 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 83.9 µg | 147.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.92 mg | 3.37 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.4 µg | 2.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.14 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.44 mg | 2.53 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 13.5 µg | 23.7 µg |
| Choline | 12.3 mg | 21.5 mg |
