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Ayurvedic Dravya · Legume · — kcal / 100g

Red lentil Masura

Also known as: masoor dal, pink lentil

Fastest-cooking dal; classical convalescent food second only to mung.

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Red lentil — Ayurvedic Legume & USDA Nutrition

Red lentil — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Mildly Increases (+1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Vasanta, Grishma, Varsha, Sharad, Hemanta, Shishira · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Fastest-cooking dal; classical convalescent food second only to mung.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Cooks in 20 minutes without soaking; always finish with a ghee tempering of cumin and asafoetida for vata.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Dhanya varga; Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 27.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • simple dal with cumin-ghee tempering
  • with rice and vegetables
  • soups

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: vata excess (without fat and spices)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Red lentil

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

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Red lentil

Andhra Spinach Masoor PappuLunch · 45 min

Andhra Spinach Masoor Pappu

Quick-cooking red lentils support the mineral depth of spinach in this pappu Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee i...

Lentil Eggplant Coconut CurryDinner · 50 min

Lentil Eggplant Coconut Curry

Lentil Eggplant Coconut Curry uses freshly blended coconut for a warm, dairy-free curry. Vata: serve warm, cook until te...

Cumin Masoor DalLunch · 51 min

Cumin Masoor Dal

Cumin Masoor Dal balances a thoroughly cooked pulse with a restrained aromatic tempering. Vata: serve moist with ghee. P...

Brown Rice Masoor PotLunch · 58 min

Brown Rice Masoor Pot

Brown Rice Masoor Pot is a lightly seasoned one-pot grain dish intended for a warm midday meal. Vata: serve warm, cook u...

Masoor Beetroot DalLunch · 56 min

Masoor Beetroot Dal

Masoor Beetroot Dal pairs a thoroughly cooked pulse with vegetables for an everyday one-bowl main. Vata: serve warm, coo...

Masoor Carrot DalLunch · 56 min

Masoor Carrot Dal

Masoor Carrot Dal pairs a thoroughly cooked pulse with vegetables for an everyday one-bowl main. Vata: serve warm, cook ...

Masoor Dal with EggplantLunch · 56 min

Masoor Dal with Eggplant

Masoor Dal with Eggplant pairs a thoroughly cooked pulse with vegetables for an everyday one-bowl main. Vata: serve warm...

Masoor Dal with Green BeansLunch · 56 min

Masoor Dal with Green Beans

Masoor Dal with Green Beans pairs a thoroughly cooked pulse with vegetables for an everyday one-bowl main. Vata: serve w...

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