Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pearled barley | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Split mung dal | 120 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Black pepper | 2 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Cashews | 24 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Ghee | 16 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Fresh ginger | 5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1100 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse or dry-toast the pearled barley as appropriate for the grain.
- Warm the ghee and bloom the cumin and ginger.
- Add the grain and split mung dal, black pepper, cashews; stir for one minute.
- Pour in the water and cook at a steady simmer until tender and cohesive.
- Season with rock salt, rest covered briefly, and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (contemporary warm-breakfast cooking)
Barley Mung Breakfast Pongal is a freshly cooked warm breakfast rather than a chilled cereal. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Barley Mung Breakfast Pongal
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (373g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 100 kcal | 373 kcal |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 15.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 16.6 g | 62.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | 2.8 g |
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 8.6 g |
| Calcium | 21.0 mg | 78.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.32 mg | 4.92 mg |
| Magnesium | 40.8 mg | 152.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 77.6 mg | 289.8 mg |
| Potassium | 183 mg | 682 mg |
| Sodium | 110 mg | 412 mg |
| Zinc | 0.73 mg | 2.74 mg |
| Copper | 0.20 mg | 0.73 mg |
| Manganese | 0.39 mg | 1.47 mg |
| Selenium | 6.4 µg | 24.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg | 1.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 9.8 µg | 36.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.19 mg | 0.70 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.9 µg | 7.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.15 mg | 0.56 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.89 mg | 3.34 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 54.2 µg | 202.4 µg |
| Choline | 9.2 mg | 34.5 mg |
