Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Red lentils | 170 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds | 3 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Turmeric | 1.5 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger, sliced | 5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1500 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the red lentils and soak it for 15 minutes; drain well.
- Combine the pulse, turmeric, and water in a pot; bring to a boil and skim any foam from the surface.
- Add coriander seeds, cumin, and ginger; simmer until the pulse is completely tender.
- Whisk the soup to loosen some of the cooked pulse while keeping the broth pourable, then add the rock salt.
- Rest covered for three minutes and ladle into warm bowls.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (classical yusha pulse-soup tradition)
Masoor Yusha is prepared as a pourable pulse broth rather than a heavy stew. Vata: add a small spoon of ghee at the table. Pitta: omit extra chilies and emphasize coriander. Kapha: increase dry spice modestly and keep the broth thin.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Masoor Yusha
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (421g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 38 kcal | 159 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 10.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.6 g | 28.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 5.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.01 g | 0.05 g |
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Calcium | 10.7 mg | 45.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.94 mg | 3.98 mg |
| Magnesium | 8.4 mg | 35.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 31.6 mg | 133.3 mg |
| Potassium | 76 mg | 320 mg |
| Sodium | 97 mg | 407 mg |
| Zinc | 0.39 mg | 1.66 mg |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 0.61 mg |
| Manganese | 0.20 mg | 0.85 mg |
| Selenium | 0.06 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 1.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.4 µg | 1.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.01 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.02 µg | 0.09 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.17 mg | 0.70 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 20.6 µg | 87.0 µg |
| Choline | 0.2 mg | 0.7 mg |
