Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
The desert legume — makushtha thrives where nothing else grows; Maharashtra sprouts it into misal's usal base, Rajasthan fries it into bhujia.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Small drought-hardy beans, best sprouted — sprouting shortens cooking and softens the legume's windiness. Usal-misal is its natural habitat.
Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha (makushtha); Maharashtrian / Rajasthani tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- sprouted into usal (Maharashtrian)
- matki chi bhaji with goda masala
- with kokum for the sour note
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: vata excess / gas-prone (sprout or spice well)
- Contraindication: weak agni in fried bhujia form
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Moth bean
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/4 cup dry (50g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1/4 cup dry) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 309 kcal | 154 kcal |
| Protein | 19.8 g | 9.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 52.1 g | 26.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 7.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | 0.7 g |
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 0.9 g |
| Calcium | 154.0 mg | 77.0 mg |
| Iron | 7.90 mg | 3.95 mg |
| Magnesium | 205.0 mg | 102.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 362.0 mg | 181.0 mg |
| Potassium | 1356 mg | 678 mg |
| Sodium | 26 mg | 13 mg |
| Zinc | 1.92 mg | 0.96 mg |
| Copper | 0.64 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Manganese | 1.07 mg | 0.54 mg |
| Selenium | 18.8 µg | 9.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 3.6 µg | 1.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.79 mg | 0.40 mg |
| Vitamin K | 22.8 µg | 11.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.45 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.09 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.87 mg | 0.94 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 0.08 mg |
