Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Whole-wheat flour | 330 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Pumpkin, cooked and mashed | 220 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Dry ginger | 1 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Ajwain seeds | 2 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
 Ghee | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 260 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Combine the whole-wheat flour, ajwain, rock salt, and cooked and mashed pumpkin, dry ginger.
- 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)
Pumpkin Paratha 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 Pumpkin Paratha
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (209g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 163 kcal | 341 kcal |
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 30.3 g | 63.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 9.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 7.2 g |
| Calcium | 23.8 mg | 49.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.67 mg | 3.50 mg |
| Magnesium | 58.6 mg | 122.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 153.7 mg | 321.6 mg |
| Potassium | 238 mg | 497 mg |
| Sodium | 188 mg | 393 mg |
| Zinc | 1.13 mg | 2.36 mg |
| Copper | 0.20 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Manganese | 1.68 mg | 3.52 mg |
| Selenium | 24.5 µg | 51.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.4 mg | 5.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 132.0 µg | 276.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.60 mg | 3.35 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.4 µg | 2.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.21 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.10 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.13 mg | 4.45 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 21.6 µg | 45.1 µg |
| Choline | 15.0 mg | 31.5 mg |
