Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Split mung dal | 140 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Pearled barley | 70 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds | 3 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Turmeric | 1.5 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger, sliced | 5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1600 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the mung dal and soak it for 35 minutes; drain well.
- Combine the pulse, turmeric, and water in a pot; bring to a boil and skim any foam from the surface.
- Add pearled barley, coriander seeds, cumin, and ginger; simmer until the pulse is completely tender.
- Whisk the soup to loosen some of the cooked pulse while keeping the broth pourable, then add the rock salt.
- Rest covered for three minutes and ladle into warm bowls.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (classical yusha pulse-soup tradition)
Barley Mung Yusha is prepared as a pourable pulse broth rather than a heavy stew. Vata: add a small spoon of ghee at the table. Pitta: omit extra chilies and emphasize coriander. Kapha: increase dry spice modestly and keep the broth thin.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Barley Mung Yusha
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (456g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 42 kcal | 191 kcal |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 10.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.9 g | 36.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 9.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Calcium | 16.9 mg | 77.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.84 mg | 3.83 mg |
| Magnesium | 21.9 mg | 100.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40.1 mg | 183.0 mg |
| Potassium | 121 mg | 551 mg |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 413 mg |
| Zinc | 0.34 mg | 1.56 mg |
| Copper | 0.10 mg | 0.48 mg |
| Manganese | 0.18 mg | 0.82 mg |
| Selenium | 2.1 µg | 9.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.6 µg | 2.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.8 µg | 3.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.07 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.36 mg | 1.66 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 48.7 µg | 222.4 µg |
| Choline | 7.7 mg | 35.0 mg |
