Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Mung beans, split and rinsed | 150 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 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 Plain Mung Yusha; bring it to a full boil, then keep it covered and hot for the additions below.
- Cook the split mung in abundant water until fully tender. Maintain moderate heat for 18–20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the pulses crush easily against the side of the pot.
- Strain the light broth, pressing only a little lentil through. Let it drain for 2 minutes without pressing harder than the recipe's texture requires.
- Season with cumin, salt, and ghee before serving. Leave the pan off the flame for 3 minutes, then taste and correct the final balance before serving at the stated temperature.
- Rest Plain 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)
Plain 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 Plain Mung Yusha
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (404g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 38 kcal | 155 kcal |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 9.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.9 g | 23.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 6.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | 2.5 g |
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 3.1 g |
| Calcium | 16.7 mg | 67.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.75 mg | 3.03 mg |
| Magnesium | 19.1 mg | 77.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 35.0 mg | 141.4 mg |
| Potassium | 119 mg | 481 mg |
| Sodium | 77 mg | 312 mg |
| Zinc | 0.27 mg | 1.08 mg |
| Copper | 0.10 mg | 0.40 mg |
| Manganese | 0.10 mg | 0.41 mg |
| Selenium | 0.8 µg | 3.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 5.9 µg | 23.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.9 µg | 3.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.22 mg | 0.88 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 58.0 µg | 234.5 µg |
| Choline | 9.3 mg | 37.5 mg |
