Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Buckwheat flour | 260 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 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 buckwheat 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)
Buckwheat 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 Buckwheat Pear Pancakes
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (213g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 153 kcal | 327 kcal |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 27.5 g | 58.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 8.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | 8.9 g |
| Total Fat | 3.9 g | 8.4 g |
| Calcium | 87.9 mg | 188.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.85 mg | 1.82 mg |
| Magnesium | 75.4 mg | 161.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 121.4 mg | 259.7 mg |
| Potassium | 183 mg | 392 mg |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 58 mg |
| Zinc | 0.87 mg | 1.86 mg |
| Copper | 0.36 mg | 0.77 mg |
| Manganese | 0.52 mg | 1.11 mg |
| Selenium | 2.6 µg | 5.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 38.1 µg | 81.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.04 mg | 6.49 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.1 µg | 2.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.18 mg | 0.40 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.20 mg | 4.71 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 10.5 µg | 22.5 µg |
| Choline | 3.0 mg | 6.4 mg |
