Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Finger millet flour | 260 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Curry leaves, finely sliced | 3 g | Bitter, Pungent · Heating |
 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 | 560 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the finger millet 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 finely sliced curry leaves; 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)
Ragi 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 Ragi Dosa
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (213g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 118 kcal | 252 kcal |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 4.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 20.7 g | 44.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 7.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 5.9 g |
| Calcium | 119.4 mg | 254.6 mg |
| Iron | 1.66 mg | 3.54 mg |
| Magnesium | 46.9 mg | 99.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 66.2 mg | 141.2 mg |
| Potassium | 145 mg | 310 mg |
| Sodium | 187 mg | 398 mg |
| Zinc | 0.80 mg | 1.70 mg |
| Copper | 0.22 mg | 0.46 mg |
| Manganese | 0.99 mg | 2.10 mg |
| Selenium | 4.7 µg | 10.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.07 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 18.8 µg | 40.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.13 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.8 µg | 8.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.12 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.44 mg | 0.93 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 0.10 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Choline | 0.8 mg | 1.7 mg |
