Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Finger millet flour | 260 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Carrot, finely grated | 130 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Curry leaves | 3 g | Bitter, Pungent · Heating |
 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 | 520 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the finger millet flour as a smooth batter, soaking and grinding it first when the ingredient is whole.
- Fold in the cumin, ginger, rock salt, and finely grated carrot, curry leaves; 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)
Ragi Carrot Dosa 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 Ragi Carrot Dosa
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (235g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 113 kcal | 266 kcal |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 5.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 20.1 g | 47.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 8.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 6.0 g |
| Calcium | 112.4 mg | 265.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.54 mg | 3.63 mg |
| Magnesium | 44.0 mg | 103.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 64.7 mg | 152.6 mg |
| Potassium | 176 mg | 414 mg |
| Sodium | 178 mg | 420 mg |
| Zinc | 0.76 mg | 1.78 mg |
| Copper | 0.20 mg | 0.47 mg |
| Manganese | 0.91 mg | 2.15 mg |
| Selenium | 4.3 µg | 10.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 2.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 132.2 µg | 311.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.22 mg | 0.51 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5.3 µg | 12.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.11 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.53 mg | 1.25 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 2.7 µg | 6.4 µg |
| Choline | 1.9 mg | 4.5 mg |
