Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Amaranth flour | 260 g | Sweet, Astringent · Neutral |
 Blueberries | 150 g | Sweet, Astringent, Sour · Cooling |
 Unsweetened almond milk | 380 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Ghee | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cinnamon | 1.5 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Maple syrup | 24 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Whisk the amaranth flour, cinnamon, and unsweetened almond milk into a thick, pourable batter.
- Fold in the blueberries and rest for ten minutes.
- Heat a griddle and brush it lightly with ghee.
- Cook small pancakes until bubbles set at the surface, then turn and finish the second side.
- Serve warm with only a light drizzle of maple syrup.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international lacto-vegetarian pancake adaptation)
Amaranth Blueberry Pancakes is served warm in small pancakes with restrained sweetener. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Amaranth Blueberry Pancakes
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (208g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 164 kcal | 342 kcal |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 25.7 g | 53.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 5.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | 9.6 g |
| Total Fat | 5.2 g | 10.8 g |
| Calcium | 133.2 mg | 278.1 mg |
| Iron | 2.57 mg | 5.36 mg |
| Magnesium | 82.1 mg | 171.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 189.4 mg | 395.6 mg |
| Potassium | 193 mg | 403 mg |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 60 mg |
| Zinc | 1.04 mg | 2.18 mg |
| Copper | 0.18 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Manganese | 1.21 mg | 2.53 mg |
| Selenium | 5.9 µg | 12.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.1 mg | 6.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 39.3 µg | 82.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 4.44 mg | 9.28 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.7 µg | 7.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.12 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.40 mg | 0.84 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19 mg | 0.40 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 26.6 µg | 55.6 µg |
| Choline | 24.8 mg | 51.8 mg |
