Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Sorghum flour | 260 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fresh cilantro | 16 g | Astringent, Bitter · 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 | 540 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the sorghum flour if whole, or sift it if flour; soak whole grains or pulses until pliable, then grind or whisk with the measured water to a smooth batter.
- Stir in the cumin, ginger, rock salt, and fresh cilantro; rest the batter for 15 minutes.
- Heat a heavy griddle and spread a thin film of ghee.
- Pour and spread each pancake; cook until the surface sets, then turn and cook the second side.
- Serve immediately while the center is tender and the edges are lightly crisp.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian dosa and chilla tradition)
Jowar Dosa is a griddle-cooked breakfast made from a rested grain or pulse batter. Vata: make smaller, softer pancakes and add ghee. Pitta: omit chilies and add coriander. Kapha: spread thinly and use minimal fat.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Jowar Dosa
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (211g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 122 kcal | 258 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 22.5 g | 47.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 4.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | 1.7 g |
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 6.9 g |
| Calcium | 10.8 mg | 22.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.31 mg | 2.76 mg |
| Magnesium | 53.4 mg | 112.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 91.8 mg | 194.1 mg |
| Potassium | 130 mg | 276 mg |
| Sodium | 188 mg | 398 mg |
| Zinc | 0.55 mg | 1.16 mg |
| Copper | 0.10 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Manganese | 0.51 mg | 1.09 mg |
| Selenium | 3.8 µg | 8.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 24.5 µg | 51.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.27 mg | 0.58 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6.1 µg | 12.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.11 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.18 mg | 2.49 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 7.4 µg | 15.7 µg |
| Choline | 1.0 mg | 2.1 mg |
