Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pearl millet flour | 360 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Additional cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Ajwain seeds | 2 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
 Ghee | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 310 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Combine the pearl millet flour, ajwain, rock salt, and additional cumin seeds.
- Add the water gradually and knead a soft dough; cover and rest for 15 minutes.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and roll or pat each one evenly.
- Cook on a hot griddle, turning until both faces are set and dotted with brown spots.
- Brush lightly with the ghee and serve while flexible and warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (contemporary Indian tiffin flatbread tradition)
Bajra Cumin Flatbread is a freshly griddled bread with a modest amount of finishing fat. 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 Bajra Cumin Flatbread
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (174g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 207 kcal | 361 kcal |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 10.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 32.1 g | 56.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 10.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | 0.7 g |
| Total Fat | 5.8 g | 10.2 g |
| Calcium | 24.0 mg | 42.0 mg |
| Iron | 3.61 mg | 6.32 mg |
| Magnesium | 67.0 mg | 117.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 152.4 mg | 266.3 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 349 mg |
| Sodium | 227 mg | 396 mg |
| Zinc | 1.46 mg | 2.55 mg |
| Copper | 0.29 mg | 0.50 mg |
| Manganese | 0.60 mg | 1.04 mg |
| Selenium | 15.7 µg | 27.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.07 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 38.8 µg | 67.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.22 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.9 µg | 3.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.13 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.11 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.47 mg | 0.82 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 0.04 µg | 0.08 µg |
| Choline | 0.7 mg | 1.3 mg |
