Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Whole-wheat flour | 320 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cooked potato, mashed | 280 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fresh cilantro, chopped | 16 g | Astringent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Ajwain seeds | 2 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
 Ghee | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 210 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Combine the whole-wheat flour, ajwain, rock salt, and mashed cooked potato, chopped fresh cilantro.
- 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 (regional Indian flatbread tradition)
Aloo Paratha 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 Aloo Paratha
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (213g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 175 kcal | 372 kcal |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 12.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 32.9 g | 70.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 10.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | 0.9 g |
| Total Fat | 3.4 g | 7.2 g |
| Calcium | 22.5 mg | 47.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.67 mg | 3.56 mg |
| Magnesium | 60.6 mg | 129.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 154.9 mg | 329.9 mg |
| Potassium | 289 mg | 616 mg |
| Sodium | 187 mg | 398 mg |
| Zinc | 1.10 mg | 2.34 mg |
| Copper | 0.20 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Manganese | 1.59 mg | 3.39 mg |
| Selenium | 23.4 µg | 49.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 7.0 mg | 14.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 26.0 µg | 55.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.31 mg | 2.79 mg |
| Vitamin K | 7.5 µg | 16.0 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.22 mg | 0.46 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.24 mg | 4.76 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25 mg | 0.54 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 22.6 µg | 48.2 µg |
| Choline | 16.5 mg | 35.1 mg |
