Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Chickpea flour | 250 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Pear, finely diced | 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 chickpea flour, cinnamon, and unsweetened almond milk into a thick, pourable batter.
- Fold in the finely diced pear 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)
Chickpea Pear 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 Chickpea Pear Pancakes
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (211g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 163 kcal | 345 kcal |
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 22.9 g | 48.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 8.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | 15.7 g |
| Total Fat | 4.9 g | 10.4 g |
| Calcium | 96.7 mg | 204.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.62 mg | 3.43 mg |
| Magnesium | 54.3 mg | 114.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 110.2 mg | 232.9 mg |
| Potassium | 294 mg | 622 mg |
| Sodium | 46 mg | 97 mg |
| Zinc | 0.97 mg | 2.06 mg |
| Copper | 0.30 mg | 0.63 mg |
| Manganese | 0.60 mg | 1.26 mg |
| Selenium | 2.5 µg | 5.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 39.1 µg | 82.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.32 mg | 7.01 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.8 µg | 8.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.15 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.09 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.59 mg | 1.25 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 130.6 µg | 276.1 µg |
| Choline | 3.0 mg | 6.4 mg |
