Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Barley flour | 250 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds | 3 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · 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 | 450 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the barley flour as a smooth batter, soaking and grinding it first when the ingredient is whole.
- Fold in the cumin, ginger, rock salt, and coriander seeds; 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)
Barley Cumin 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 Barley Cumin Pancake
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (183g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 146 kcal | 267 kcal |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 8.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 25.6 g | 46.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 11.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Total Fat | 3.4 g | 6.2 g |
| Calcium | 20.1 mg | 36.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.57 mg | 2.88 mg |
| Magnesium | 49.1 mg | 90.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 94.1 mg | 172.4 mg |
| Potassium | 170 mg | 311 mg |
| Sodium | 219 mg | 401 mg |
| Zinc | 0.99 mg | 1.82 mg |
| Copper | 0.19 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Manganese | 0.69 mg | 1.26 mg |
| Selenium | 13.0 µg | 23.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 21.2 µg | 38.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.28 mg | 0.51 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.0 µg | 1.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.22 mg | 0.41 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.10 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.60 mg | 2.94 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 6.6 µg | 12.1 µg |
| Choline | 0.8 mg | 1.5 mg |
