Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Chana dal | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Ash gourd, diced | 320 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds | 3 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 4 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Turmeric | 2 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger, grated | 6 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1150 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the chana dal; soak for 45 minutes and drain.
- Simmer the pulse with turmeric and the diced ash gourd, fennel seeds in the measured water until tender enough to mash easily.
- Warm the ghee separately; let the cumin crackle, then stir in the ginger.
- Fold the tempering into the cooked dal, add the rock salt, and simmer uncovered for five minutes.
- Adjust to a ladleable consistency by stirring well, then rest covered briefly before serving.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (regional Indian dal tradition)
Ash Gourd Chana Dal balances a thoroughly cooked pulse with a restrained aromatic tempering. Vata: serve moist with ghee. Pitta: reduce ginger and use coriander seed. Kapha: reduce fat and add black pepper if suitable.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Ash Gourd Chana Dal
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (432g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 61 kcal | 264 kcal |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 12.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 8.2 g | 35.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 7.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.01 g | 0.06 g |
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 8.1 g |
| Calcium | 17.2 mg | 74.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.00 mg | 4.33 mg |
| Magnesium | 22.1 mg | 95.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 48.2 mg | 208.0 mg |
| Potassium | 104 mg | 448 mg |
| Sodium | 136 mg | 588 mg |
| Zinc | 0.50 mg | 2.16 mg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Manganese | 0.05 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Selenium | 0.06 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.5 mg | 10.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 8.9 µg | 38.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.04 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.10 mg | 0.43 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 1.0 µg | 4.4 µg |
| Choline | 0.4 mg | 1.9 mg |
