Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Buckwheat flour | 250 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Potato, cooked and mashed | 180 g | Sweet, Astringent · 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 | 350 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the buckwheat flour as a smooth batter, soaking and grinding it first when the ingredient is whole.
- Fold in the cumin, ginger, rock salt, and cooked and mashed potato, 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)
Buckwheat Potato 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 Buckwheat Potato Pancake
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (206g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 142 kcal | 293 kcal |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 25.8 g | 53.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 7.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 6.8 g |
| Calcium | 14.2 mg | 29.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.12 mg | 2.31 mg |
| Magnesium | 77.5 mg | 159.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120.5 mg | 248.6 mg |
| Potassium | 251 mg | 517 mg |
| Sodium | 193 mg | 398 mg |
| Zinc | 0.83 mg | 1.70 mg |
| Copper | 0.37 mg | 0.76 mg |
| Manganese | 0.45 mg | 0.93 mg |
| Selenium | 2.6 µg | 5.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 4.8 mg | 10.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 24.7 µg | 50.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6.3 µg | 13.0 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.14 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.40 mg | 4.95 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 13.6 µg | 28.0 µg |
| Choline | 3.6 mg | 7.5 mg |
