Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Amaranth flour | 250 g | Sweet, Astringent · Neutral |
 Fennel seeds | 4 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Fresh cilantro | 15 g | Astringent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Fresh ginger | 5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 430 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the amaranth flour as a smooth batter, soaking and grinding it first when the ingredient is whole.
- Fold in the cumin, ginger, rock salt, and fennel seeds, fresh cilantro; rest for 15 minutes.
- Heat a heavy griddle and spread a thin film of ghee.
- Pour and spread each cake; cook until the top loses its wet sheen, then turn and finish the second side.
- Serve immediately while the center remains tender.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (contemporary Indian chilla and dosa cooking)
Amaranth Fennel Pancake is a warm griddle breakfast made from a rested grain or pulse batter. 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 Amaranth Fennel Pancake
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (182g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 153 kcal | 279 kcal |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 8.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 23.0 g | 42.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 4.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | 1.1 g |
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 9.2 g |
| Calcium | 68.4 mg | 124.7 mg |
| Iron | 3.03 mg | 5.52 mg |
| Magnesium | 90.1 mg | 164.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 197.0 mg | 359.1 mg |
| Potassium | 205 mg | 373 mg |
| Sodium | 219 mg | 398 mg |
| Zinc | 1.04 mg | 1.90 mg |
| Copper | 0.20 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Manganese | 1.20 mg | 2.19 mg |
| Selenium | 6.5 µg | 11.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.2 mg | 4.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 28.0 µg | 51.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.44 mg | 2.62 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6.6 µg | 12.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.40 mg | 0.72 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 29.5 µg | 53.8 µg |
| Choline | 25.1 mg | 45.7 mg |
