Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Finger millet flour | 260 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Ripe banana, mashed | 180 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 finger millet flour, cinnamon, and Unsweetened almond milk into a thick, pourable batter.
- Fold in the mashed ripe banana 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)
Ragi Banana 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 Ragi Banana Pancakes
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (216g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 152 kcal | 328 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 27.5 g | 59.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 8.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | 10.5 g |
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 7.5 g |
| Calcium | 190.1 mg | 411.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.59 mg | 3.43 mg |
| Magnesium | 53.2 mg | 115.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 81.1 mg | 175.4 mg |
| Potassium | 228 mg | 493 mg |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 60 mg |
| Zinc | 0.91 mg | 1.97 mg |
| Copper | 0.23 mg | 0.49 mg |
| Manganese | 1.13 mg | 2.43 mg |
| Selenium | 4.8 µg | 10.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.8 mg | 3.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 38.5 µg | 83.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.06 mg | 6.61 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.3 µg | 2.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.12 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.12 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.58 mg | 1.25 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 4.2 µg | 9.0 µg |
| Choline | 4.0 mg | 8.6 mg |
