Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Fine cornmeal | 250 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Blueberries | 150 g | Sweet, Astringent, Sour · Cooling |
 Whole-wheat flour | 60 g | Sweet · 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 fine cornmeal, cinnamon, and unsweetened almond milk into a thick, pourable batter.
- Fold in the blueberries and whole-wheat flour 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)
Corn 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 Corn Blueberry Pancakes
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (221g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 172 kcal | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 30.9 g | 68.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 7.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | 9.0 g |
| Total Fat | 4.3 g | 9.6 g |
| Calcium | 83.2 mg | 184.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.20 mg | 2.65 mg |
| Magnesium | 49.8 mg | 110.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 98.6 mg | 218.3 mg |
| Potassium | 139 mg | 307 mg |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 79 mg |
| Zinc | 0.94 mg | 2.09 mg |
| Copper | 0.14 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Manganese | 0.58 mg | 1.28 mg |
| Selenium | 8.6 µg | 19.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 3.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 40.2 µg | 89.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.43 mg | 7.59 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.7 µg | 8.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.15 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.12 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.47 mg | 3.25 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 mg | 0.47 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 9.4 µg | 20.7 µg |
| Choline | 5.0 mg | 11.1 mg |
