Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Whole-wheat flour, freshly measured | 190 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Barley grain, milled into flour | 90 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Olive oil, divided for the griddle | 22 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Coriander seeds, ground | 5 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Rock salt, finely ground | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water, freshly boiled | 190 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Measure 190 ml (about 3/4 cup) warm water for Barley Wheat Skillet Pita; begin with three quarters, then add the remainder by the tablespoon so the dough or batter does not become slack.
- Combine both flours with coriander, oil, salt, and warm water. Mix with the heat off for 1–2 minutes, lifting from the bottom until the ingredients are uniform and no clumps remain.
- Rest and roll small rounds slightly thicker at the center. Keep the dough covered for 21–26 minutes, then roll on a lightly dusted surface to an even 2–3 mm thickness.
- For Barley Wheat Skillet Pita, preheat the griddle over medium heat for 7 minutes; a drop of water should skitter briefly and evaporate before the first bread goes on.
- Cook beneath a lid, turning once, until the breads puff in places. Keep the pot covered over low heat for 15–17 minutes; check once at the midpoint and continue until a grain pressed between two fingers has no chalky center.
- For Barley Wheat Skillet Pita, stack the cooked breads under a clean cloth for 7 minutes so steam softens their surfaces; serve them warm rather than holding them on the griddle.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original lacto-vegetarian recipe developed for the R3 regional and practical cooking collection)
Barley Wheat Skillet Pita is a freshly cooked flatbread intended to be eaten warm Vata: brush lightly with ghee and pair with a moist vegetable. Pitta: keep pungent fillings modest and avoid hard charring. Kapha: roll it thin, use little fat, and choose one modest bread.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Barley Wheat Skillet Pita
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (125g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 234 kcal | 293 kcal |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 9.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 41.0 g | 51.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 9.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Total Fat | 5.9 g | 7.4 g |
| Calcium | 27.3 mg | 34.2 mg |
| Iron | 2.20 mg | 2.76 mg |
| Magnesium | 79.5 mg | 99.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 186.9 mg | 234.1 mg |
| Potassium | 232 mg | 290 mg |
| Sodium | 314 mg | 394 mg |
| Zinc | 1.53 mg | 1.92 mg |
| Copper | 0.26 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Manganese | 1.91 mg | 2.39 mg |
| Selenium | 30.5 µg | 38.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.2 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.98 mg | 2.48 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.8 µg | 4.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.31 mg | 0.39 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.12 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.73 mg | 3.42 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 20.1 µg | 25.2 µg |
| Choline | 11.8 mg | 14.8 mg |
