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Ayurvedic Dravya · Legume · — kcal / 100g

Lentils, brown/green

Also known as: whole masoor, sabut masoor

Lentils, brown/green is a traditional Ayurvedic legume valued for its astringent, sweet taste and cooling potency.

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Lentils, brown/green — Ayurvedic Legume & USDA Nutrition

Lentils, brown/green — Rasa: Astringent, Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Mildly Increases (+1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Astringent, Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry, Rough
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Lentils, brown/green is a traditional Ayurvedic legume valued for its astringent, sweet taste and cooling potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Soak 1–2 hours; whole lentils keep their skin — heavier than split red, so spice and salt well.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Dhanya varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • hearty stews and soups
  • warm lentil salads with olive oil
  • with bay leaf and garlic

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: vata excess (large amounts without fat)
  • Contraindication: gas-prone digestion (unsoaked)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Lentils, brown/green

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup cooked (198g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Lentils, brown/green

Warming Brown Lentil SoupDinner · 40 min

Warming Brown Lentil Soup

Brown lentils, garlic, and cumin make this a warming winter pulse soup. Vata: cook very soft and add ghee. Pitta: omit g...

Cabbage Lentil BakeDinner · 60 min

Cabbage Lentil Bake

Cabbage Lentil Bake is baked until tender and served warm in a moderate portion. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, an...

Pumpkin Lentil Tray RoastDinner · 52 min

Pumpkin Lentil Tray Roast

Pumpkin Lentil Tray Roast is roasted until tender and served warm rather than as a cold side. Vata: serve warm, cook unt...

Brown Lentil Carrot-Celery DalLunch · 56 min

Brown Lentil Carrot-Celery Dal

Brown Lentil Carrot-Celery Dal pairs a thoroughly cooked pulse with vegetables for an everyday one-bowl main. Vata: serv...

Hemanta Barley Pumpkin LentilLunch · 45 min

Hemanta Barley Pumpkin Lentil

Hemanta Barley Pumpkin Lentil is composed for hemanta with seasonal texture, produce, and seasoning Vata: serve warm and...

Hemanta Brown Rice Rajma SquashLunch · 45 min

Hemanta Brown Rice Rajma Squash

Hemanta Brown Rice Rajma Squash is composed for hemanta with seasonal texture, produce, and seasoning Vata: serve warm a...

Brown Lentil Root Vegetable StewDinner · 58 min

Brown Lentil Root Vegetable Stew

Brown Lentil Root Vegetable Stew is a moist, slowly simmered international main. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, an...

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