Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Toor dal | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Drumstick pods, cut | 280 g | Pungent, Bitter, Sweet · Heating |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 4 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Coriander seeds | 4 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Turmeric | 2 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger | 6 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1200 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the toor dal and soak it for 25 minutes; drain well.
- Simmer the pulse with turmeric and water until it begins to soften.
- Add the drumstick pods cut and continue cooking until both pulse and vegetables are tender.
- Warm the ghee, bloom the cumin, coriander, and ginger, then fold the tempering into the pot with rock salt.
- Simmer uncovered for five minutes, stir to an even consistency, and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (contemporary Indian dal-and-vegetable cooking)
Toor Dal with Drumstick pairs a thoroughly cooked pulse with vegetables for an everyday one-bowl main. 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 Toor Dal with Drumstick
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (434g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 61 kcal | 263 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 13.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 9.7 g | 42.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 11.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.01 g | 0.06 g |
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 5.9 g |
| Calcium | 27.5 mg | 119.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.98 mg | 4.24 mg |
| Magnesium | 33.1 mg | 143.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 57.1 mg | 248.1 mg |
| Potassium | 261 mg | 1136 mg |
| Sodium | 124 mg | 538 mg |
| Zinc | 0.46 mg | 1.99 mg |
| Copper | 0.16 mg | 0.70 mg |
| Manganese | 0.30 mg | 1.32 mg |
| Selenium | 1.2 µg | 5.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 22.8 mg | 99.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 9.6 µg | 41.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.04 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.09 mg | 0.40 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.49 mg | 2.15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 64.9 µg | 282.0 µg |
| Choline | 0.4 mg | 1.9 mg |
