Clove–Cinnamon Anti-Inflammatory Power Balls

📝 Ingredients & Quantities

Base Ingredients

• Almonds – ½ cup, lightly roasted

  • Substitute: Walnuts or cashews (Vata/Pitta); avoid for high Kapha.

• Sesame Seeds (White or Black) – ¼ cup, dry roasted

  • Substitute: Pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds for Pitta

• Desiccated Coconut – ¼ cup

  • Substitute: Fresh grated coconut (lightly toasted)

• Clove Powder – ¼ teaspoon

  • Substitute: None — clove’s anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory prabhāva is unique.

• Cinnamon Powder – ½ teaspoon

  • Substitute: ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder (milder)

• Turmeric Powder – ¼ teaspoon

  • Substitute: Fresh turmeric paste (½ teaspoon)

• Organic Jaggery Powder – 3 tablespoons

  • Substitute: Date paste or coconut sugar

  • Note: Avoid honey — honey should never be heated or mixed in sticky preparations.

• Ghee – 2 tablespoons, melted

  • Substitute: Coconut oil (for Pitta or vegan option)

• A pinch of black pepper – optional for enhanced absorption

Optional Enhancers

• Ashwagandha Powder – ½ teaspoon (stress + inflammation support)

• Dry ginger powder (śuṇṭhi) – ¼ teaspoon for Kapha or Ama

• Chia seeds – 1 tablespoon for fiber and stability

• Raisins or chopped dates – small handful for Vata grounding

• A pinch of nutmeg – for sleep and calmness

🔥 Method of Preparation

1. Lightly roast the almonds for 3–4 minutes on low heat until aromatic.
   Allow them to cool, then pulse in a grinder until coarse (not powdery).

2. Dry roast sesame seeds and coconut separately until fragrant and slightly golden.
   This step enhances digestibility and reduces heaviness.

3. In a bowl, combine:

   • Ground almonds

   • Roasted sesame seeds

   • Coconut

   • Cinnamon

   • Clove

   • Turmeric

   • (And any optional herbal enhancers)

4. Add jaggery powder, mixing well into the spice–nut blend.

5. Pour in the melted ghee, mixing with a spoon first, then using your hands to form a cohesive dough.
   Add a little warm water or extra ghee if needed.

6. Shape into small balls (marble-sized or slightly larger).

7. Place on a plate and allow them to set for 20–30 minutes.

8. Store in an airtight container for up to 10 days (room temperature) or 2 weeks (refrigerated).

⚖️ Dosha Effects

🌿 Vata

• Deeply nourishing and balancing

• Ghee, sesame seeds, almonds, and warming spices stabilize Vata, improve joint lubrication, reduce anxiety, and support sleep.

• Vata may add raisins or dates for extra grounding.

🔥 Pitta

• Balancing with mild adjustments

• Reduce clove and black pepper.

• Replace ghee with coconut oil, which cools Pitta.

• Use cardamom instead of turmeric if there is acidity.

• Avoid adding ginger.

🌱 Kapha

• Powerfully reducing

• Cinnamon, clove, turmeric, and sesame seeds help break down Ama, reduce heaviness, and stabilize blood sugar.

• Best without raisins or dates.

• Use very little ghee; add dry ginger for extra Kapha reduction.