Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Split urad dal | 210 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Cabbage, chopped | 260 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Asafoetida | 0.5 g | Pungent · 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 split urad dal and soak it for 45 minutes; drain well.
- Simmer the pulse with turmeric and water until it begins to soften.
- Add the chopped cabbage and asafoetida 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)
Urad Dal with Cabbage 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 Urad Dal with Cabbage
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (427g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 57 kcal | 245 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 14.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 8.5 g | 36.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 11.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | 2.2 g |
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 5.8 g |
| Calcium | 29.5 mg | 126.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.27 mg | 5.41 mg |
| Magnesium | 37.4 mg | 159.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 53.2 mg | 227.4 mg |
| Potassium | 158 mg | 676 mg |
| Sodium | 124 mg | 531 mg |
| Zinc | 0.48 mg | 2.03 mg |
| Copper | 0.14 mg | 0.59 mg |
| Manganese | 0.25 mg | 1.06 mg |
| Selenium | 1.1 µg | 4.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 5.7 mg | 24.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 9.9 µg | 42.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.08 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Vitamin K | 11.7 µg | 49.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.23 mg | 1.00 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 33.2 µg | 141.7 µg |
| Choline | 2.1 mg | 8.9 mg |
