Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Chickpea flour, freshly sifted | 230 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Carrots, peeled and grated fine | 170 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Coriander seeds, ground | 5 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · 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 Coriander Carrot Besan Chilla; begin with three quarters, then add the remainder by the tablespoon so the dough or batter does not become slack.
- Stir grated carrot and coriander into the chickpea batter. Mix with the heat off for 1–2 minutes, lifting from the bottom until the ingredients are uniform and no clumps remain.
- Spread each portion into a thin circle on the warm griddle. 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.
- For Coriander Carrot Besan Chilla, preheat the griddle over medium heat for 5 minutes; a drop of water should skitter briefly and evaporate before the first bread goes on.
- Cook until golden underneath, turn, and set the center fully. Hold the griddle at medium heat and allow 2–3 minutes on the first face and 1–2 minutes after turning, until the surface looks dry, brown freckles appear, and the center springs back.
- For Coriander Carrot Besan 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)
Coriander Carrot Besan 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 Coriander Carrot Besan Chilla
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (154g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 184 kcal | 283 kcal |
| Protein | 8.7 g | 13.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 24.6 g | 38.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 7.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | 8.3 g |
| Total Fat | 5.6 g | 8.6 g |
| Calcium | 32.8 mg | 50.6 mg |
| Iron | 2.03 mg | 3.13 mg |
| Magnesium | 68.2 mg | 105.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 131.6 mg | 203.0 mg |
| Potassium | 414 mg | 639 mg |
| Sodium | 296 mg | 456 mg |
| Zinc | 1.16 mg | 1.78 mg |
| Copper | 0.36 mg | 0.56 mg |
| Manganese | 0.65 mg | 1.00 mg |
| Selenium | 3.3 µg | 5.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.8 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 255.3 µg | 393.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.58 mg | 0.89 mg |
| Vitamin K | 7.3 µg | 11.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.20 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.95 mg | 1.46 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 168.1 µg | 259.4 µg |
| Choline | 3.1 mg | 4.7 mg |
