Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Broccoli florets | 420 g | Bitter, Astringent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Split mung dal | 170 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds | 4 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Olive oil | 16 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1400 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and cut the broccoli florets and split mung dal into even pieces.
- Warm the olive oil; bloom the cumin and soften the coriander seeds.
- Add the main ingredients and water, bring to a boil, then lower to a steady simmer.
- Cook until everything is completely tender; mash or blend all of the soup to give the broth body.
- Add the rock salt, simmer for three more minutes, and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international vegetable-soup adaptation)
Broccoli Mung Soup is a vegetable-forward soup served warm with a fully cooked texture. 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 Broccoli Mung Soup
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (504g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 44 kcal | 224 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 13.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.8 g | 34.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 10.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | 4.6 g |
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 5.2 g |
| Calcium | 25.8 mg | 130.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.86 mg | 4.32 mg |
| Magnesium | 22.2 mg | 111.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 46.2 mg | 233.1 mg |
| Potassium | 176 mg | 888 mg |
| Sodium | 107 mg | 541 mg |
| Zinc | 0.33 mg | 1.69 mg |
| Copper | 0.10 mg | 0.50 mg |
| Manganese | 0.14 mg | 0.70 mg |
| Selenium | 1.3 µg | 6.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 19.0 mg | 96.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 7.1 µg | 35.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.38 mg | 1.90 mg |
| Vitamin K | 22.4 µg | 113.0 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.07 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.33 mg | 1.68 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 65.8 µg | 331.8 µg |
| Choline | 12.2 mg | 61.4 mg |
