Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Sorghum flour | 260 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Spinach, finely chopped | 130 g | Astringent, Sweet · 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 | 520 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the sorghum flour as a smooth batter, soaking and grinding it first when the ingredient is whole.
- Fold in the cumin, ginger, rock salt, and finely chopped spinach; 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)
Jowar Spinach Dosa 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 Jowar Spinach Dosa
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (235g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 113 kcal | 265 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 8.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 20.7 g | 48.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 5.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Total Fat | 3.0 g | 7.0 g |
| Calcium | 22.2 mg | 52.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.52 mg | 3.57 mg |
| Magnesium | 58.5 mg | 137.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 88.5 mg | 208.1 mg |
| Potassium | 186 mg | 436 mg |
| Sodium | 179 mg | 421 mg |
| Zinc | 0.56 mg | 1.31 mg |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Manganese | 0.58 mg | 1.36 mg |
| Selenium | 3.5 µg | 8.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.9 mg | 9.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 81.2 µg | 190.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.51 mg | 1.20 mg |
| Vitamin K | 67.0 µg | 157.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.10 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.14 mg | 2.68 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 0.36 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 32.5 µg | 76.3 µg |
| Choline | 3.3 mg | 7.8 mg |
