Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Whole-wheat flour | 350 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Sweet potato, cooked and mashed | 190 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds | 3 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Olive oil | 24 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 250 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Combine the whole-wheat flour, rock salt, and cooked and mashed sweet potato, coriander seeds.
- 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)
Sweet Potato Wheat 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 Sweet Potato Wheat Flatbread
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (102g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 192 kcal | 197 kcal |
| Protein | 6.0 g | 6.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 35.5 g | 36.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 5.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | 1.2 g |
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 4.2 g |
| Calcium | 25.1 mg | 25.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.75 mg | 1.80 mg |
| Magnesium | 65.6 mg | 67.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 164.4 mg | 168.9 mg |
| Potassium | 237 mg | 244 mg |
| Sodium | 251 mg | 258 mg |
| Zinc | 1.20 mg | 1.23 mg |
| Copper | 0.22 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Manganese | 1.80 mg | 1.85 mg |
| Selenium | 26.5 µg | 27.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 163.9 µg | 168.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.87 mg | 1.92 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.0 µg | 3.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.23 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.09 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.25 mg | 2.31 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 21.3 µg | 21.9 µg |
| Choline | 16.1 mg | 16.6 mg |
