Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
| White rice flour | 360 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
 Cucumber, grated and squeezed | 150 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fresh dill, chopped | 18 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Ajwain seeds | 2 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
 Ghee | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 270 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Combine the white rice flour, ajwain, rock salt, and grated and squeezed cucumber, chopped fresh dill.
- Add the water gradually and knead to a soft dough; cover and rest for 15 minutes.
- Divide into equal portions and roll each one evenly, dusting only as needed.
- Cook on a hot griddle until both sides show brown speckles, brushing lightly with ghee as they finish.
- Stack under a clean cloth and serve warm rather than holding them until dry.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Karnataka akki rotti tradition)
Akki Roti is a freshly cooked griddle bread with restrained fat. Vata: serve soft with ghee and a moist accompaniment. Pitta: keep pungent fillings mild. Kapha: make it thin and use less finishing ghee.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Akki Roti
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (206g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 186 kcal | 382 kcal |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 5.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 35.9 g | 74.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 2.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | 0.7 g |
| Total Fat | 3.1 g | 6.5 g |
| Calcium | 16.7 mg | 34.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.37 mg | 0.76 mg |
| Magnesium | 20.1 mg | 41.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 49.8 mg | 102.7 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 164 mg |
| Sodium | 191 mg | 394 mg |
| Zinc | 0.42 mg | 0.87 mg |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.57 mg | 1.18 mg |
| Selenium | 6.7 µg | 13.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.4 mg | 4.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 29.7 µg | 61.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.14 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.3 µg | 6.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.07 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.19 mg | 2.45 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.20 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 6.3 µg | 13.0 µg |
| Choline | 4.2 mg | 8.6 mg |
