Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Chickpea flour | 190 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Whole-wheat flour | 190 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh cilantro | 16 g | Astringent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Ajwain seeds | 2 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
 Ghee | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 260 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Combine the chickpea flour, ajwain, rock salt, and whole-wheat flour, fresh cilantro.
- 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)
Besan Wheat Breakfast Roti 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 Besan Wheat Breakfast Roti
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (170g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 230 kcal | 392 kcal |
| Protein | 10.0 g | 17.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 36.4 g | 62.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 10.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | 5.4 g |
| Total Fat | 5.6 g | 9.5 g |
| Calcium | 29.5 mg | 50.2 mg |
| Iron | 2.42 mg | 4.13 mg |
| Magnesium | 86.5 mg | 147.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 190.6 mg | 325.0 mg |
| Potassium | 353 mg | 602 mg |
| Sodium | 249 mg | 424 mg |
| Zinc | 1.54 mg | 2.62 mg |
| Copper | 0.38 mg | 0.65 mg |
| Manganese | 1.60 mg | 2.72 mg |
| Selenium | 19.6 µg | 33.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 33.1 µg | 56.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.26 mg | 2.14 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10.8 µg | 18.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.28 mg | 0.47 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.90 mg | 3.24 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 135.5 µg | 231.0 µg |
| Choline | 9.6 mg | 16.4 mg |
