Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Rice flour | 260 g | Sweet · 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 rice 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)
Rice 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 Rice Banana Pancakes
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (216g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 165 kcal | 357 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 31.4 g | 68.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 2.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | 10.4 g |
| Total Fat | 3.1 g | 6.7 g |
| Calcium | 89.2 mg | 193.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.49 mg | 3.23 mg |
| Magnesium | 16.9 mg | 36.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 52.5 mg | 113.7 mg |
| Potassium | 129 mg | 280 mg |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 61 mg |
| Zinc | 0.48 mg | 1.03 mg |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Manganese | 0.49 mg | 1.07 mg |
| Selenium | 4.8 µg | 10.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.8 mg | 3.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 38.1 µg | 82.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 3.04 mg | 6.58 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.4 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.18 mg | 0.39 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.43 mg | 3.10 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 120.4 µg | 260.6 µg |
| Choline | 5.7 mg | 12.4 mg |
