Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Quinoa flour | 260 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Peach, finely diced | 170 g | Sweet, Sour, Astringent · Heating |
 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 quinoa flour, cinnamon, and unsweetened almond milk into a thick, pourable batter.
- Fold in the finely diced peach 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)
Quinoa Peach 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 Quinoa Peach Pancakes
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (213g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 157 kcal | 335 kcal |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 10.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 24.1 g | 51.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 5.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | 8.3 g |
| Total Fat | 4.8 g | 10.2 g |
| Calcium | 96.1 mg | 205.6 mg |
| Iron | 1.59 mg | 3.39 mg |
| Magnesium | 65.5 mg | 140.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 156.4 mg | 334.6 mg |
| Potassium | 229 mg | 491 mg |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 60 mg |
| Zinc | 1.10 mg | 2.34 mg |
| Copper | 0.20 mg | 0.43 mg |
| Manganese | 0.74 mg | 1.59 mg |
| Selenium | 2.6 µg | 5.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 41.4 µg | 88.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 5.41 mg | 11.58 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.1 µg | 2.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.12 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.15 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.66 mg | 1.41 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 56.7 µg | 121.3 µg |
| Choline | 24.5 mg | 52.4 mg |
