Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Masha entire, skin on — heavier still than the split dal; the substance of dal makhani and the classical vajikarana (virility) diet.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
The whole bean needs the longest soak and slowest simmer of any dal. Reserve for cold-season middays and appetites backed by labor.
Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita (masha); Punjabi tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- overnight-simmered with ginger, garlic and ghee (makhani tradition)
- with rajma in mixed winter dals
- a long walk afterwards (the missing ingredient)
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: kapha excess / obesity
- Contraindication: weak or irregular agni
- Contraindication: gout
- Contraindication: sedentary evenings
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Whole black gram
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) | 291 kcal | 146 kcal |
| Protein | 22.0 g | 11.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 44.0 g | 22.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 10.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 0.8 g |
| Calcium | 86.2 mg | 43.1 mg |
| Iron | 5.97 mg | 2.98 mg |
| Magnesium | 190.0 mg | 95.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 345.0 mg | 172.5 mg |
| Potassium | 1093 mg | 546 mg |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 13 mg |
| Zinc | 3.05 mg | 1.52 mg |
| Copper | 0.76 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Manganese | 1.83 mg | 0.92 mg |
| Selenium | 28.0 µg | 14.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 12.8 µg | 6.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.23 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10.8 µg | 5.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.32 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.11 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.85 mg | 0.93 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53 mg | 0.27 mg |
