Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Barley flour | 260 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Apple, finely grated | 170 g | Sweet, Astringent · 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 barley flour, cinnamon, and unsweetened almond milk into a thick, pourable batter.
- Fold in the finely grated apple 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)
Barley Apple 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 Barley Apple Pancakes
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (213g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 156 kcal | 334 kcal |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 27.7 g | 59.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 12.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | 9.6 g |
| Total Fat | 3.6 g | 7.7 g |
| Calcium | 91.9 mg | 196.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.27 mg | 2.71 mg |
| Magnesium | 45.2 mg | 96.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 95.8 mg | 204.9 mg |
| Potassium | 178 mg | 380 mg |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 66 mg |
| Zinc | 0.97 mg | 2.07 mg |
| Copper | 0.17 mg | 0.36 mg |
| Manganese | 0.71 mg | 1.52 mg |
| Selenium | 11.5 µg | 24.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 38.8 µg | 82.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.21 mg | 6.87 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.3 µg | 2.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.20 mg | 0.43 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.14 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.46 mg | 3.11 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 5.8 µg | 12.4 µg |
| Choline | 3.0 mg | 6.4 mg |
