Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Fine cornmeal | 250 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Fresh cilantro | 22 g | Astringent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Green peas, lightly mashed | 100 g | Sweet, Astringent · 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 | 480 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the fine cornmeal as a smooth batter, soaking and grinding it first when the ingredient is whole.
- Fold in the cumin, ginger, rock salt, and fresh cilantro, lightly mashed green peas; 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)
Corn Cilantro 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 Corn Cilantro Pancake
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (220g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 133 kcal | 293 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 23.0 g | 50.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 6.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 7.7 g |
| Calcium | 11.6 mg | 25.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.21 mg | 2.67 mg |
| Magnesium | 42.4 mg | 93.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 74.9 mg | 165.2 mg |
| Potassium | 131 mg | 288 mg |
| Sodium | 190 mg | 420 mg |
| Zinc | 0.80 mg | 1.77 mg |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Manganese | 0.21 mg | 0.46 mg |
| Selenium | 4.6 µg | 10.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 5.3 mg | 11.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 33.2 µg | 73.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.40 mg | 0.87 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10.8 µg | 23.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.14 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.31 mg | 2.89 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.20 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 14.4 µg | 31.7 µg |
| Choline | 4.2 mg | 9.4 mg |
