Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
| White rice flour | 270 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
 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 | 590 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the white rice 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)
Rice Flour 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 Rice Flour Dosa
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (223g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 130 kcal | 291 kcal |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 24.6 g | 54.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.05 g | 0.1 g |
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 5.6 g |
| Calcium | 11.2 mg | 25.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.34 mg | 0.77 mg |
| Magnesium | 12.9 mg | 28.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 31.7 mg | 70.9 mg |
| Potassium | 33 mg | 73 mg |
| Sodium | 177 mg | 395 mg |
| Zinc | 0.27 mg | 0.60 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Manganese | 0.38 mg | 0.84 mg |
| Selenium | 4.6 µg | 10.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.07 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 17.5 µg | 39.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.8 µg | 6.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.81 mg | 1.81 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 1.3 µg | 2.9 µg |
| Choline | 2.5 mg | 5.6 mg |
