Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Oat flour | 300 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Whole-wheat flour | 120 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh parsley | 22 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 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 oat flour, rock salt, and whole-wheat flour, fresh parsley.
- 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)
Oat Herb Flatbread 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 Oat Herb Flatbread
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (101g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 218 kcal | 221 kcal |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 7.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 35.9 g | 36.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 5.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Total Fat | 5.8 g | 5.8 g |
| Calcium | 29.4 mg | 29.8 mg |
| Iron | 2.29 mg | 2.32 mg |
| Magnesium | 73.1 mg | 74.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 206.1 mg | 208.9 mg |
| Potassium | 203 mg | 206 mg |
| Sodium | 245 mg | 248 mg |
| Zinc | 1.76 mg | 1.79 mg |
| Copper | 0.21 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Manganese | 0.61 mg | 0.61 mg |
| Selenium | 19.8 µg | 20.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.6 mg | 3.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 11.4 µg | 11.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.11 mg | 1.13 mg |
| Vitamin K | 47.3 µg | 47.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.25 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.19 mg | 1.20 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.10 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 22.5 µg | 22.8 µg |
| Choline | 19.9 mg | 20.2 mg |
