Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice, soaked | 190 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Urad dal, soaked | 75 g | Sweet · 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 | 430 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the soaked white rice as a smooth batter, soaking and grinding it first when the ingredient is whole.
- Fold in the cumin, ginger, rock salt, and soaked urad dal, curry leaves; rest for 45 minutes after grinding.
- 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)
Rice Lentil Tiffin 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 Rice Lentil Tiffin Dosa
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (182g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 155 kcal | 281 kcal |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 8.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 27.3 g | 49.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 4.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.05 g | 0.10 g |
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 5.3 g |
| Calcium | 30.9 mg | 56.2 mg |
| Iron | 2.20 mg | 4.00 mg |
| Magnesium | 36.6 mg | 66.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 71.7 mg | 130.4 mg |
| Potassium | 143 mg | 261 mg |
| Sodium | 221 mg | 403 mg |
| Zinc | 0.66 mg | 1.20 mg |
| Copper | 0.17 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Manganese | 0.46 mg | 0.83 mg |
| Selenium | 4.8 µg | 8.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.08 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 21.6 µg | 39.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.13 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.4 µg | 6.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.18 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.28 mg | 2.32 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 123.4 µg | 224.5 µg |
| Choline | 2.4 mg | 4.4 mg |
