Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Whole-wheat flour | 340 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Bottle gourd, grated and squeezed | 220 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh cilantro | 14 g | Astringent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Ajwain seeds | 2 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
 Ghee | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 150 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Combine the whole-wheat flour, ajwain, rock salt, and grated and squeezed bottle gourd, fresh cilantro.
- 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 (regional Indian flatbread tradition)
Lauki Paratha 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 Lauki Paratha
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (187g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 183 kcal | 343 kcal |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 11.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 33.8 g | 63.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 9.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Total Fat | 3.9 g | 7.3 g |
| Calcium | 29.2 mg | 54.7 mg |
| Iron | 1.75 mg | 3.27 mg |
| Magnesium | 67.0 mg | 125.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 167.9 mg | 314.8 mg |
| Potassium | 222 mg | 417 mg |
| Sodium | 210 mg | 394 mg |
| Zinc | 1.41 mg | 2.64 mg |
| Copper | 0.20 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Manganese | 1.88 mg | 3.52 mg |
| Selenium | 28.1 µg | 52.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.5 mg | 6.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 28.7 µg | 53.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.56 mg | 2.93 mg |
| Vitamin K | 7.0 µg | 13.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.24 mg | 0.45 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.09 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.37 mg | 4.44 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.20 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 22.9 µg | 42.9 µg |
| Choline | 15.0 mg | 28.1 mg |
