Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Whole-wheat flour | 330 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Sweet potato, cooked and mashed | 220 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds | 3 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 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 cooked and mashed sweet potato, coriander seeds.
- 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)
Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato Paratha
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (209g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 179 kcal | 375 kcal |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 33.9 g | 71.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 11.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | 2.6 g |
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 7.3 g |
| Calcium | 28.5 mg | 59.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.65 mg | 3.47 mg |
| Magnesium | 62.8 mg | 131.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 155.4 mg | 325.9 mg |
| Potassium | 239 mg | 502 mg |
| Sodium | 202 mg | 423 mg |
| Zinc | 1.13 mg | 2.38 mg |
| Copper | 0.21 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Manganese | 1.68 mg | 3.52 mg |
| Selenium | 24.6 µg | 51.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 205.9 µg | 432.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.39 mg | 2.92 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.6 µg | 3.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.22 mg | 0.46 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.11 mg | 4.42 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22 mg | 0.45 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 20.2 µg | 42.4 µg |
| Choline | 16.0 mg | 33.6 mg |
