Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Chickpea flour | 190 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Whole-wheat flour | 190 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh cilantro | 16 g | Astringent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Ajwain seeds | 2 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
 Ghee | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 285 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Combine the chickpea flour, ajwain, rock salt, and whole-wheat flour, fresh cilantro.
- Add the water gradually and knead to a soft dough; cover and rest for 15 minutes.
- Divide into equal portions and roll each one evenly, dusting only as needed.
- Cook on a hot griddle until both sides show brown speckles, brushing lightly with ghee as they finish.
- Stack under a clean cloth and serve warm rather than holding them until dry.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (North Indian missi roti tradition)
Missi Roti is a freshly cooked griddle bread with restrained fat. Vata: serve soft with ghee and a moist accompaniment. Pitta: keep pungent fillings mild. Kapha: make it thin and use less finishing ghee.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Missi Roti
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (176g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 222 kcal | 392 kcal |
| Protein | 9.7 g | 17.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 35.1 g | 62.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 10.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | 5.4 g |
| Total Fat | 5.4 g | 9.5 g |
| Calcium | 28.5 mg | 50.4 mg |
| Iron | 2.34 mg | 4.13 mg |
| Magnesium | 83.5 mg | 147.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 183.9 mg | 325.0 mg |
| Potassium | 341 mg | 602 mg |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 424 mg |
| Zinc | 1.48 mg | 2.62 mg |
| Copper | 0.37 mg | 0.65 mg |
| Manganese | 1.54 mg | 2.72 mg |
| Selenium | 18.9 µg | 33.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 31.9 µg | 56.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.21 mg | 2.14 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10.4 µg | 18.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.27 mg | 0.47 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.84 mg | 3.24 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 130.7 µg | 231.0 µg |
| Choline | 9.3 mg | 16.4 mg |
