Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Whole-wheat flour | 340 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Radish, grated and squeezed | 190 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 grated and squeezed radish.
- 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)
Radish Ajwain 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 Radish Ajwain Paratha
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (204g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 168 kcal | 342 kcal |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 30.9 g | 63.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 10.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | 1.2 g |
| Total Fat | 3.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Calcium | 24.9 mg | 50.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.60 mg | 3.26 mg |
| Magnesium | 60.7 mg | 123.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 154.6 mg | 315.4 mg |
| Potassium | 209 mg | 427 mg |
| Sodium | 201 mg | 411 mg |
| Zinc | 1.16 mg | 2.37 mg |
| Copper | 0.19 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Manganese | 1.72 mg | 3.50 mg |
| Selenium | 25.9 µg | 52.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.5 mg | 7.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 20.6 µg | 42.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.40 mg | 2.85 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.4 µg | 2.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.21 mg | 0.43 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.13 mg | 4.34 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 24.2 µg | 49.3 µg |
| Choline | 15.1 mg | 30.7 mg |
