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Ayurvedic Dravya · Legume · — kcal / 100g

Pigeon pea Adhaki

Also known as: toor dal, arhar, red gram

The everyday dal of South and West India — backbone of sambar and dal-rice meals.

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Pigeon pea — Ayurvedic Legume & USDA Nutrition

Pigeon pea — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The everyday dal of South and West India — backbone of sambar and dal-rice meals.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Soak 30 minutes and cook soft; a little ghee and hing in the tempering makes it far more vata-friendly.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Dhanya varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • sambar with tamarind and vegetables
  • dal-rice with ghee
  • tempered with mustard and curry leaves

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: vata excess (without adequate fat and asafoetida)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Pigeon pea

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup cooked (200g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Pigeon pea

Adai (Mixed-Dal Dosa)Breakfast · 67 min

Adai (Mixed-Dal Dosa)

Adai (Mixed-Dal Dosa) is a griddle-cooked breakfast made from a rested grain or pulse batter. Vata: make smaller, softer...

Andhra Purslane Toor PappuLunch · 45 min

Andhra Purslane Toor Pappu

Purslane contributes a gentle natural tang to this substantial Andhra dal Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if t...

Andhra Tomato Toor PappuLunch · 45 min

Andhra Tomato Toor Pappu

Tangy tomato gives this Andhra pappu its direct, home-style character Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the m...

Bisi Bele BathLunch · 53 min

Bisi Bele Bath

Bisi Bele Bath is a soft one-pot grain-and-pulse preparation suited to a freshly cooked meal. Vata: serve warm with a li...

Bottle Gourd SambarLunch · 60 min

Bottle Gourd Sambar

Bottle Gourd Sambar combines soft toor dal, vegetables, tamarind, and a freshly toasted spice blend. Vata: serve with so...

Cabbage SambarLunch · 60 min

Cabbage Sambar

Cabbage Sambar combines soft toor dal, vegetables, tamarind, and a freshly toasted spice blend. Vata: serve with soft ri...

Carrot RasamDinner · 36 min

Carrot Rasam

Carrot Rasam is a thin, sour-spiced broth intended for a modest portion. Vata: pair with soft rice and extra ghee. Pitta...

Classic Mixed Vegetable SambarLunch · 60 min

Classic Mixed Vegetable Sambar

Classic Mixed Vegetable Sambar combines soft toor dal, vegetables, tamarind, and a freshly toasted spice blend. Vata: se...

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