Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Toor dal | 225 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Drumstick pods, cut into lengths | 260 g | Pungent, Bitter, Sweet · 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 | 1150 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the toor dal; soak for 25 minutes and drain.
- Simmer the pulse with turmeric and the drumstick pods cut into lengths 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)
Drumstick Toor 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 Drumstick Toor Dal
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (417g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 63 kcal | 263 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 13.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 10.0 g | 41.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 10.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.02 g | 0.06 g |
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 5.7 g |
| Calcium | 26.9 mg | 112.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.99 mg | 4.13 mg |
| Magnesium | 33.6 mg | 140.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 58.9 mg | 246.1 mg |
| Potassium | 268 mg | 1117 mg |
| Sodium | 128 mg | 535 mg |
| Zinc | 0.47 mg | 1.95 mg |
| Copper | 0.17 mg | 0.70 mg |
| Manganese | 0.31 mg | 1.31 mg |
| Selenium | 1.2 µg | 5.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 22.0 mg | 91.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 10.0 µg | 41.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.05 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.10 mg | 0.40 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.51 mg | 2.13 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 68.4 µg | 285.5 µg |
| Choline | 0.5 mg | 1.9 mg |
