Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Fine cornmeal | 400 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Additional rock salt | 1 g | Salty · Cooling |
 Olive oil | 24 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
| Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 420 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Combine the fine cornmeal, rock salt, and additional rock salt.
- Add the water and half the olive oil and knead until the dough is smooth; cover and rest for 20 minutes.
- Divide and shape the dough according to the bread style, keeping the pieces even.
- Brush with the remaining olive oil and bake or griddle until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Wrap briefly in a clean cloth and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original egg-free arepa-style adaptation)
Simple Corn Arepa Flatbread is a simple freshly cooked bread with measured oil. 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 Simple Corn Arepa Flatbread
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (106g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 197 kcal | 209 kcal |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 4.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 34.9 g | 37.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 3.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 5.4 g |
| Calcium | 5.0 mg | 5.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.29 mg | 1.37 mg |
| Magnesium | 60.3 mg | 64.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 98.8 mg | 105.0 mg |
| Potassium | 135 mg | 144 mg |
| Sodium | 292 mg | 310 mg |
| Zinc | 1.05 mg | 1.11 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Manganese | 0.23 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Selenium | 7.3 µg | 7.8 µg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 5.2 µg | 5.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.66 mg | 0.70 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.8 µg | 2.0 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.18 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.09 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.71 mg | 1.81 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 8.9 µg | 9.5 µg |
| Choline | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
