Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Yam, steamed and mashed | 520 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Chestnuts, roasted and milled fine | 90 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds, lightly crushed | 4 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Cilantro leaves, finely chopped | 18 g | Astringent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Ghee, melted for brushing | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Rock salt, finely ground | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Complete the chopping and grinding for the yam, chestnuts, and cumin seeds, then set each component beside the stove in the order it enters the recipe.
- Mix the mashed yam with chestnut meal, crushed cumin, chopped cilantro, and salt. Mix for 1 minute with the heat off, stopping when the seasonings are even and a pressed spoonful holds together without crumbling.
- Shape broad thin patties, arrange them on a warmed tray, and brush the tops sparingly with melted ghee. Aim for an even 3–4 mm thickness; repair cracks before the piece reaches the hot surface.
- Bake until the lower surfaces brown, turn each patty, and continue until the edges feel firm. Keep the oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20–24 minutes, checking until a thin knife slides through the largest piece without resistance.
- Set Vrat Baked Yam Patties on a rack or heatproof board for 6 minutes so steam escapes without softening the browned surfaces; serve while the center is still warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original lacto-vegetarian recipe developed for the R3 regional and practical cooking collection)
Chestnut meal gives these festival yam patties structure without grain Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the meal feels dry. Pitta: keep the sharp spices modest and favor coriander or fennel. Kapha: eat one thin patty and use little ghee.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Vrat Baked Yam Patties
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (163g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 155 kcal | 253 kcal |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 3.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 29.8 g | 48.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 6.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | 3.1 g |
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 5.4 g |
| Calcium | 25.3 mg | 41.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.01 mg | 1.65 mg |
| Magnesium | 24.2 mg | 39.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 62.9 mg | 102.9 mg |
| Potassium | 756 mg | 1236 mg |
| Sodium | 247 mg | 404 mg |
| Zinc | 0.31 mg | 0.51 mg |
| Copper | 0.22 mg | 0.36 mg |
| Manganese | 0.35 mg | 0.57 mg |
| Selenium | 0.8 µg | 1.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 18.0 mg | 29.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 38.5 µg | 62.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.51 mg | 0.84 mg |
| Vitamin K | 11.7 µg | 19.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.13 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.68 mg | 1.12 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.31 mg | 0.50 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 29.7 µg | 48.5 µg |
| Choline | 14.4 mg | 23.6 mg |
