Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Finger millet flour | 360 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Onion, finely chopped | 100 g | Sweet, Pungent · Heating |
 Curry leaves, finely sliced | 3 g | Bitter, Pungent · Heating |
 Ajwain seeds | 2 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
 Ghee | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 330 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Combine the finger millet flour, ajwain, rock salt, and finely chopped onion, finely sliced curry leaves.
- 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 (Karnataka ragi rotti tradition)
Ragi 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 Ragi Roti
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (204g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 168 kcal | 345 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 6.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 30.7 g | 62.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 10.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | 1.4 g |
| Total Fat | 3.4 g | 6.9 g |
| Calcium | 171.0 mg | 350.1 mg |
| Iron | 2.09 mg | 4.28 mg |
| Magnesium | 66.9 mg | 137.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 97.3 mg | 199.2 mg |
| Potassium | 218 mg | 445 mg |
| Sodium | 194 mg | 397 mg |
| Zinc | 1.15 mg | 2.36 mg |
| Copper | 0.31 mg | 0.62 mg |
| Manganese | 1.42 mg | 2.92 mg |
| Selenium | 6.8 µg | 13.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.0 mg | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 21.6 µg | 44.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.16 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4.5 µg | 9.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.17 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.62 mg | 1.26 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 2.3 µg | 4.7 µg |
| Choline | 1.3 mg | 2.8 mg |
