Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Chickpea flour | 260 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Carrot, finely grated | 150 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Fresh cilantro | 16 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 chickpea flour as a smooth batter, soaking and grinding it first when the ingredient is whole.
- Fold in the cumin, ginger, rock salt, and finely grated carrot, 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)
Besan Carrot Chilla 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 Besan Carrot Chilla
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (221g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 140 kcal | 311 kcal |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 15.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 18.9 g | 41.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 8.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | 8.9 g |
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 9.1 g |
| Calcium | 24.9 mg | 55.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.74 mg | 3.85 mg |
| Magnesium | 53.2 mg | 117.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 102.1 mg | 226.0 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg | 710 mg |
| Sodium | 209 mg | 463 mg |
| Zinc | 0.90 mg | 1.99 mg |
| Copper | 0.29 mg | 0.64 mg |
| Manganese | 0.51 mg | 1.14 mg |
| Selenium | 2.5 µg | 5.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.5 mg | 3.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 165.3 µg | 366.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.47 mg | 1.05 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10.7 µg | 23.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.16 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.72 mg | 1.60 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 132.7 µg | 293.9 µg |
| Choline | 2.4 mg | 5.4 mg |
