Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Chestnuts, roasted and milled fine | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Sweet potato, steamed and mashed | 280 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds, lightly crushed | 4 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Ghee, divided for the griddle | 20 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Rock salt, finely ground | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Complete the chopping and grinding for the chestnuts, sweet potato, and fennel seeds, then set each component beside the stove in the order it enters the recipe.
- Knead the chestnut meal with mashed sweet potato, crushed fennel, and salt until the mixture forms a pliable dough. Knead for 8 minutes, stopping when the dough feels cohesive and a thumb press closes slowly.
- Pat each portion between greased sheets into a thin round, repairing any cracks with damp fingertips. Aim for an even 3–4 mm thickness; repair cracks before the piece reaches the hot surface.
- Cook the roti on a hot griddle, turn only after the first side firms, and finish with a sparse brushing of ghee. Hold the griddle at medium heat and allow 2–3 minutes on the first face and 1–2 minutes after turning, until the surface looks dry, brown freckles appear, and the center springs back.
- Stack Vrat Chestnut Sweet Potato Roti beneath a clean cloth for 4 minutes; serve it warm once the center has relaxed but the browned faces are still dry.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original lacto-vegetarian recipe developed for the R3 regional and practical cooking collection)
Sweet potato binds chestnut meal in this soft fasting roti 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: use a smaller portion and sharpen the seasoning with ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Vrat Chestnut Sweet Potato Roti
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (132g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 183 kcal | 242 kcal |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 3.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 33.1 g | 43.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 5.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | 8.8 g |
| Total Fat | 4.8 g | 6.4 g |
| Calcium | 37.4 mg | 49.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.85 mg | 1.12 mg |
| Magnesium | 29.9 mg | 39.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 73.3 mg | 96.8 mg |
| Potassium | 438 mg | 579 mg |
| Sodium | 324 mg | 428 mg |
| Zinc | 0.43 mg | 0.56 mg |
| Copper | 0.30 mg | 0.40 mg |
| Manganese | 0.19 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Selenium | 0.8 µg | 1.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 12.3 mg | 16.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 408.3 µg | 538.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.46 mg | 0.61 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4.5 µg | 6.0 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.15 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.11 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.90 mg | 1.19 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 35.0 µg | 46.2 µg |
| Choline | 8.0 mg | 10.5 mg |
