Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Whole-wheat flour | 270 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Carrot, finely grated | 170 g | Sweet, Bitter · 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 whole-wheat flour, cinnamon, and unsweetened almond milk into a thick, pourable batter.
- Fold in the finely grated carrot 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)
Whole-Wheat Carrot 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 Whole-Wheat Carrot Pancakes
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (216g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 151 kcal | 326 kcal |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 27.0 g | 58.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 8.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | 7.1 g |
| Total Fat | 3.7 g | 7.9 g |
| Calcium | 96.8 mg | 209.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.33 mg | 2.87 mg |
| Magnesium | 48.9 mg | 105.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 131.7 mg | 284.9 mg |
| Potassium | 196 mg | 425 mg |
| Sodium | 40 mg | 88 mg |
| Zinc | 0.98 mg | 2.11 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Manganese | 1.41 mg | 3.05 mg |
| Selenium | 19.3 µg | 41.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 201.4 µg | 435.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 4.09 mg | 8.86 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.4 µg | 7.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.17 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.11 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.78 mg | 3.84 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 17.5 µg | 37.8 µg |
| Choline | 13.4 mg | 29.0 mg |
