Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Sorghum flour | 180 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Chickpea flour | 90 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Whole-wheat flour | 90 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Onion, finely chopped | 100 g | Sweet, Pungent · Heating |
 Fresh cilantro | 16 g | Astringent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Ajwain seeds | 2 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
 Ghee | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 300 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Combine the sorghum flour, ajwain, rock salt, and chickpea flour, whole-wheat flour, finely chopped onion, 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 (Maharashtrian thalipeeth tradition)
Thalipeeth (Multigrain) 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 Thalipeeth (Multigrain)
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (200g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 184 kcal | 368 kcal |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 32.1 g | 64.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 8.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | 4.8 g |
| Total Fat | 4.4 g | 8.8 g |
| Calcium | 21.1 mg | 42.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.79 mg | 3.58 mg |
| Magnesium | 74.1 mg | 148.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 146.4 mg | 293.6 mg |
| Potassium | 249 mg | 500 mg |
| Sodium | 204 mg | 410 mg |
| Zinc | 1.03 mg | 2.06 mg |
| Copper | 0.23 mg | 0.45 mg |
| Manganese | 1.03 mg | 2.06 mg |
| Selenium | 10.7 µg | 21.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.5 mg | 3.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 27.9 µg | 55.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.69 mg | 1.38 mg |
| Vitamin K | 7.8 µg | 15.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.19 mg | 0.39 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.62 mg | 3.25 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 62.1 µg | 124.5 µg |
| Choline | 5.1 mg | 10.2 mg |
