Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Fine cornmeal | 330 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Pumpkin, cooked and mashed | 190 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds | 3 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Olive oil | 24 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 340 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Combine the fine cornmeal, rock salt, and cooked and mashed pumpkin, coriander seeds.
- 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 international flatbread adaptation)
Pumpkin Corn Griddle Bread 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 Pumpkin Corn Griddle Bread
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (111g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 165 kcal | 184 kcal |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 4.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 29.0 g | 32.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | 0.9 g |
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | 5.0 g |
| Calcium | 10.8 mg | 12.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.25 mg | 1.39 mg |
| Magnesium | 51.0 mg | 56.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 88.4 mg | 98.6 mg |
| Potassium | 183 mg | 204 mg |
| Sodium | 232 mg | 259 mg |
| Zinc | 0.91 mg | 1.01 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Manganese | 0.21 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Selenium | 5.9 µg | 6.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.0 mg | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 94.8 µg | 105.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.82 mg | 0.91 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.0 µg | 2.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.15 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.10 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.48 mg | 1.65 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 10.4 µg | 11.6 µg |
| Choline | 1.8 mg | 2.0 mg |
