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Ayurvedic Dravya · Legume · — kcal / 100g

Black gram Masha

Also known as: urad dal, black lentil

The strengthening, building dal — classical aphrodisiac and muscle-builder; also the fermentation engine of idli and dosa.

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Black gram — Ayurvedic Legume & USDA Nutrition

Black gram — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Strongly Pacifies (-2) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Increases (+2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
2/5 · Agni -1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The strengthening, building dal — classical aphrodisiac and muscle-builder; also the fermentation engine of idli and dosa.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

The heaviest dal — reserve for winter and strong digestion, or ferment (idli/dosa) which transforms digestibility.

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

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • dal makhani (slow-cooked with butter)
  • fermented with rice as idli/dosa
  • urad laddu for strength

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high kapha, obesity
  • Contraindication: weak digestion
  • Contraindication: high uric acid (traditional caution)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Black gram

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup cooked (180g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Black gram

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Carrot Cilantro Uttapam

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