Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Quinoa flour | 250 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh cilantro | 22 g | Astringent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds | 3 g | Astringent, Bitter, 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 | 430 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the quinoa flour as a smooth batter, soaking and grinding it first when the ingredient is whole.
- Fold in the cumin, ginger, rock salt, and fresh cilantro, coriander 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)
Quinoa Cilantro 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 Quinoa Cilantro Pancake
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (183g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 151 kcal | 277 kcal |
| Protein | 5.0 g | 9.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 22.5 g | 41.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 4.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.05 g | 0.09 g |
| Total Fat | 4.7 g | 8.6 g |
| Calcium | 26.8 mg | 49.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.95 mg | 3.58 mg |
| Magnesium | 71.5 mg | 131.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 160.9 mg | 295.6 mg |
| Potassium | 223 mg | 409 mg |
| Sodium | 217 mg | 399 mg |
| Zinc | 1.12 mg | 2.05 mg |
| Copper | 0.22 mg | 0.41 mg |
| Manganese | 0.73 mg | 1.34 mg |
| Selenium | 3.1 µg | 5.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.0 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 31.3 µg | 57.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 2.68 mg | 4.93 mg |
| Vitamin K | 9.9 µg | 18.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.13 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.12 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.58 mg | 1.07 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 64.6 µg | 118.6 µg |
| Choline | 25.1 mg | 46.1 mg |
