Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
The source of guar fiber — steadies blood sugar, but its toughness makes it one of the harder everyday vegetables to digest.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
String and cook thoroughly with ajwain, hing or garlic; never undercook.
Classical Provenance: regional practice (Rajasthan, Gujarat).
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- cooked with ajwain and garlic (counteracts gas)
- Rajasthani gawar with buttermilk gravy
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: high vata, bloating, weak digestion
- Contraindication: constipation-prone eaters without adequate oil
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Cluster bean (gawar)
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) | 40 kcal | 40 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.9 g | 4.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 4.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Calcium | 121.0 mg | 121.0 mg |
| Iron | 3.90 mg | 3.90 mg |
| Magnesium | 81.7 mg | 81.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 45.3 mg | 45.3 mg |
| Potassium | 301 mg | 301 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.61 mg | 0.61 mg |
| Copper | 0.14 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Manganese | 0.39 mg | 0.39 mg |
| Selenium | 1.6 µg | 1.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 18.0 mg | 18.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 241.0 µg | 241.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.81 mg | 0.81 mg |
| Vitamin K | 23.7 µg | 23.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.71 mg | 0.71 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 0.12 mg |
