Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Mung beans, split and rinsed | 135 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Carrots, peeled and finely diced | 170 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Cumin seeds, ground fresh | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Ghee, for finishing | 10 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Rock salt, finely ground | 3 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water, freshly boiled | 1450 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Measure 1450 ml (about 6 cups) water for Carrot Mung Yusha; bring it to a full boil, then keep it covered and hot for the additions below.
- Cook the mung and carrot until both become completely tender. Maintain low heat for 18–20 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes, until a thin knife slides through the largest piece without resistance.
- Blend a small ladleful and return it to the thin broth. Blend for 30–40 seconds, stop to scrape the sides, and leave the texture described rather than aerating it.
- Season with cumin and ghee without making the yusha heavy. Leave the pan off the flame for 6 minutes, then taste and correct the final balance before serving at the stated temperature.
- Rest Carrot Mung Yusha 5 minutes covered off the burner; check the final consistency and serve it warm without prolonged holding.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original lacto-vegetarian recipe developed for the R3 regional and practical cooking collection)
Carrot Mung Yusha is deliberately soft, mild, and fluid for a light-meal day Vata: serve warm with the stated ghee and do not let it dry. Pitta: keep the seasoning mild and omit sharp sourness. Kapha: take a smaller bowl and retain the thin consistency.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Carrot Mung Yusha
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (442g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 36 kcal | 159 kcal |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 8.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.8 g | 25.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 6.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | 4.3 g |
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 3.1 g |
| Calcium | 17.3 mg | 76.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.66 mg | 2.90 mg |
| Magnesium | 17.0 mg | 75.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 32.2 mg | 142.6 mg |
| Potassium | 129 mg | 570 mg |
| Sodium | 77 mg | 341 mg |
| Zinc | 0.24 mg | 1.08 mg |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Manganese | 0.10 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 2.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 4.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 85.5 µg | 378.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.13 mg | 0.56 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.0 µg | 8.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.27 mg | 1.21 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 49.5 µg | 219.1 µg |
| Choline | 8.5 mg | 37.5 mg |
