Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Chickpea flour, freshly sifted | 230 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Beetroot, cooked and grated fine | 170 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Fennel seeds, lightly crushed | 5 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Ghee, divided for the griddle | 18 g | 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 Besan Beet Chilla; begin with three quarters, then add the remainder by the tablespoon so the dough or batter does not become slack.
- Mix the fine beet shreds and fennel into the batter. Whisk for 45–60 seconds until no flour pockets remain, then cover and rest the batter for 10 minutes before checking that it pours in a steady ribbon.
- For Besan Beet Chilla, preheat the griddle over medium heat for 6 minutes; a drop of water should skitter briefly and evaporate before the first bread goes on.
- Pour ruby rounds and smooth their edges with the ladle. Spread to about 3 mm thick and leave the first face undisturbed for 90–120 seconds, until the rim looks dry and small bubbles open across the top.
- Turn once the surface dries and cook the second face gently. Cook the second face over medium heat for 1–2 minutes, pressing the center once; remove it when the middle springs back and both faces are spotted.
- For Besan Beet Chilla, stack the cooked rounds beneath a clean cloth for 3 minutes, then serve while the centers remain soft and the faces are still dry.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original lacto-vegetarian recipe developed for the R3 regional and practical cooking collection)
Besan Beet Chilla 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 Besan Beet Chilla
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (154g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 184 kcal | 285 kcal |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 13.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 24.6 g | 38.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 7.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | 9.1 g |
| Total Fat | 5.6 g | 8.6 g |
| Calcium | 32.1 mg | 49.5 mg |
| Iron | 2.18 mg | 3.37 mg |
| Magnesium | 71.7 mg | 110.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 133.6 mg | 206.1 mg |
| Potassium | 419 mg | 646 mg |
| Sodium | 299 mg | 461 mg |
| Zinc | 1.18 mg | 1.82 mg |
| Copper | 0.37 mg | 0.57 mg |
| Manganese | 0.74 mg | 1.14 mg |
| Selenium | 3.3 µg | 5.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.5 mg | 2.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 25.9 µg | 39.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.40 mg | 0.62 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.7 µg | 5.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.19 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.80 mg | 1.23 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 192.9 µg | 297.6 µg |
| Choline | 2.3 mg | 3.6 mg |
