Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Sorghum flour | 300 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Whole-wheat flour | 80 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh fenugreek leaves | 130 g | Bitter, Pungent · Heating |
 Ajwain seeds | 2 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
 Ghee | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 300 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Combine the sorghum flour, ajwain, rock salt, and whole-wheat flour, fresh fenugreek leaves.
- 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)
Jowar Methi Flatbread 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 Jowar Methi Flatbread
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (209g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 223 kcal | 465 kcal |
| Protein | 8.7 g | 18.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 39.7 g | 82.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 15.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | 3.9 g |
| Total Fat | 4.9 g | 10.3 g |
| Calcium | 247.7 mg | 517.6 mg |
| Iron | 6.78 mg | 14.17 mg |
| Magnesium | 132.7 mg | 277.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 224.6 mg | 469.4 mg |
| Potassium | 396 mg | 827 mg |
| Sodium | 203 mg | 424 mg |
| Zinc | 1.30 mg | 2.71 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Manganese | 0.97 mg | 2.03 mg |
| Selenium | 10.3 µg | 21.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 1.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 90.5 µg | 189.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.16 mg | 2.42 mg |
| Vitamin K | 120.4 µg | 251.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.20 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.11 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.05 mg | 4.29 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25 mg | 0.52 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 11.4 µg | 23.8 µg |
| Choline | 3.5 mg | 7.4 mg |
