Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Chickpea flour, freshly sifted | 250 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds, lightly crushed | 5 g | Pungent, 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 Besan Cumin Chilla; begin with three quarters, then add the remainder by the tablespoon so the dough or batter does not become slack.
- Whisk chickpea flour with cumin, coriander, salt, and water. Whisk for 40 seconds, scraping the bottom and corners until no dry pockets or lumps remain.
- For Besan Cumin 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.
- Rest the smooth batter and spread thin rounds on the griddle. Keep the batter covered for 10 minutes, stir it for 20 seconds, and check that it falls from the ladle in a steady ribbon before spreading.
- Turn when the edges lift and cook the second face through. 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.
- 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 Cumin 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 Cumin Chilla
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (118g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 246 kcal | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 12.2 g | 14.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 31.7 g | 37.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 7.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | 6.8 g |
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 9.2 g |
| Calcium | 42.8 mg | 50.5 mg |
| Iron | 3.45 mg | 4.07 mg |
| Magnesium | 95.7 mg | 112.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 178.2 mg | 210.2 mg |
| Potassium | 481 mg | 567 mg |
| Sodium | 366 mg | 432 mg |
| Zinc | 1.59 mg | 1.88 mg |
| Copper | 0.51 mg | 0.60 mg |
| Manganese | 0.90 mg | 1.07 mg |
| Selenium | 4.7 µg | 5.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 33.8 µg | 39.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.58 mg | 0.69 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5.2 µg | 6.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.27 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.00 mg | 1.19 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 231.6 µg | 273.2 µg |
| Choline | 1.1 mg | 1.3 mg |
