Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Chana dal | 230 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Bottle gourd, diced | 320 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Asafoetida | 0.5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 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 | 1300 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 bottle gourd, asafoetida 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)
Chana Dal with Bottle Gourd 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 Chana Dal with Bottle Gourd
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (471g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 58 kcal | 271 kcal |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 13.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.8 g | 36.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 5.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.02 g | 0.08 g |
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 8.0 g |
| Calcium | 15.8 mg | 74.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.89 mg | 4.17 mg |
| Magnesium | 20.7 mg | 97.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 44.2 mg | 208.2 mg |
| Potassium | 121 mg | 570 mg |
| Sodium | 106 mg | 501 mg |
| Zinc | 0.48 mg | 2.28 mg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Manganese | 0.04 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Selenium | 0.06 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.7 mg | 8.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 8.2 µg | 38.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.04 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.00 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.07 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 1.1 µg | 5.2 µg |
| Choline | 0.4 mg | 1.9 mg |
