Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Broad bean pod (sem) is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its sweet, astringent taste and cooling potency.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
String the pods and cook thoroughly with ajwain or hing; classical shimbi (pod) class is gas-forming.
Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (shimbi varga).
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- cooked with ajwain and hing (essential for vata)
- sem-aloo sabzi with mustard oil
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: high vata, bloating
- Contraindication: weak digestion without carminative spices
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Broad bean pod (sem)
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (100g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup chopped) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 31 kcal | 31 kcal |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 3.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.8 g | 2.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 5.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 0.6 g |
| Calcium | 70.6 mg | 70.6 mg |
| Iron | 1.95 mg | 1.95 mg |
| Magnesium | 50.9 mg | 50.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 73.3 mg | 73.3 mg |
| Potassium | 345 mg | 345 mg |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 14 mg |
| Zinc | 0.64 mg | 0.64 mg |
| Copper | 0.24 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Manganese | 0.56 mg | 0.56 mg |
| Selenium | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 6.0 mg | 6.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 638.5 µg | 638.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.11 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Vitamin K | 26.4 µg | 26.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.07 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.32 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.42 mg | 0.42 mg |
