Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Semolina | 250 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Pumpkin, cooked and mashed | 180 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds | 3 g | Sweet, Pungent, 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 | 390 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the semolina 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 pumpkin, fennel seeds; 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)
Pumpkin Semolina 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 Pumpkin Semolina Pancake
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (213g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 132 kcal | 283 kcal |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 23.2 g | 49.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 3.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | 1.3 g |
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 5.5 g |
| Calcium | 18.6 mg | 39.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.83 mg | 1.78 mg |
| Magnesium | 19.7 mg | 41.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 52.9 mg | 112.8 mg |
| Potassium | 141 mg | 301 mg |
| Sodium | 185 mg | 395 mg |
| Zinc | 0.41 mg | 0.88 mg |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Manganese | 0.24 mg | 0.52 mg |
| Selenium | 0.09 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.0 mg | 4.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 107.9 µg | 230.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.30 mg | 0.63 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.4 µg | 0.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.10 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.14 mg | 2.43 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 24.6 µg | 52.4 µg |
| Choline | 2.5 mg | 5.2 mg |
