Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Chickpea flour | 240 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Green peas, cooked and mashed | 150 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fresh cilantro | 16 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 | 430 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the chickpea 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 green peas, 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)
Green Pea Besan Chilla 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 Green Pea Besan Chilla
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (216g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 142 kcal | 307 kcal |
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 18.9 g | 40.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 8.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | 8.7 g |
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 8.8 g |
| Calcium | 23.0 mg | 49.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.87 mg | 4.05 mg |
| Magnesium | 54.2 mg | 117.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 109.7 mg | 237.5 mg |
| Potassium | 295 mg | 639 mg |
| Sodium | 201 mg | 436 mg |
| Zinc | 1.03 mg | 2.22 mg |
| Copper | 0.30 mg | 0.64 mg |
| Manganese | 0.54 mg | 1.16 mg |
| Selenium | 2.7 µg | 5.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 7.5 mg | 16.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 31.0 µg | 67.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.54 mg | 1.16 mg |
| Vitamin K | 12.7 µg | 27.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.18 mg | 0.40 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.89 mg | 1.93 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 133.6 µg | 289.3 µg |
| Choline | 5.9 mg | 12.7 mg |
