Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Split yellow mung dal | 180 g | Sweet, Astringent · 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 mung dal and soak it for 25 minutes; drain well.
- Combine the pulse, turmeric, and water in a pot; bring to a boil and skim any foam from the surface.
- Add 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 mudga yusha tradition)
Classical Mung 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 Classical Mung Yusha
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (423g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 38 kcal | 161 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 10.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.8 g | 29.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | 3.0 g |
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0.7 g |
| Calcium | 18.6 mg | 78.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.89 mg | 3.75 mg |
| Magnesium | 21.9 mg | 92.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40.3 mg | 170.4 mg |
| Potassium | 139 mg | 587 mg |
| Sodium | 97 mg | 411 mg |
| Zinc | 0.31 mg | 1.30 mg |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 0.48 mg |
| Manganese | 0.13 mg | 0.57 mg |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 3.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 2.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.8 µg | 3.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.0 µg | 4.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.07 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.25 mg | 1.06 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 66.5 µg | 281.5 µg |
| Choline | 10.6 mg | 44.8 mg |
