Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Millet flour | 260 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Pumpkin, cooked and mashed | 180 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 millet flour, cinnamon, and unsweetened almond milk into a thick, pourable batter.
- Fold in the cooked and mashed pumpkin 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)
Millet Pumpkin 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 Millet Pumpkin Pancakes
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (216g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 156 kcal | 337 kcal |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 25.9 g | 56.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 5.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | 6.0 g |
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 8.9 g |
| Calcium | 86.5 mg | 187.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.22 mg | 2.63 mg |
| Magnesium | 40.5 mg | 87.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 108.2 mg | 234.1 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 324 mg |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 61 mg |
| Zinc | 0.69 mg | 1.49 mg |
| Copper | 0.26 mg | 0.57 mg |
| Manganese | 0.63 mg | 1.36 mg |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 1.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.9 mg | 4.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 126.0 µg | 272.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.20 mg | 6.93 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.8 µg | 1.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.14 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.16 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.58 mg | 3.42 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 28.9 µg | 62.5 µg |
| Choline | 3.6 mg | 7.9 mg |
