Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Split yellow mung dal | 260 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 4 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Turmeric | 2 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger, grated | 6 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1150 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the mung dal; soak for 25 minutes and drain.
- Simmer the pulse with turmeric in the measured water until tender enough to mash easily.
- Warm the ghee separately; let the cumin crackle, then stir in the ginger.
- Fold the tempering into the cooked dal, add the rock salt, and simmer uncovered for five minutes.
- Adjust to a ladleable consistency by stirring well, then rest covered briefly before serving.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (regional Indian dal tradition)
Simple Yellow Mung Dal balances a thoroughly cooked pulse with a restrained aromatic tempering. Vata: serve moist with ghee. Pitta: reduce ginger and use coriander seed. Kapha: reduce fat and add black pepper if suitable.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Simple Yellow Mung Dal
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (361g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 75 kcal | 271 kcal |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 15.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 11.6 g | 41.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 10.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | 4.4 g |
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 5.5 g |
| Calcium | 29.1 mg | 105.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.48 mg | 5.33 mg |
| Magnesium | 36.3 mg | 131.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 68.0 mg | 245.7 mg |
| Potassium | 234 mg | 845 mg |
| Sodium | 141 mg | 508 mg |
| Zinc | 0.51 mg | 1.85 mg |
| Copper | 0.18 mg | 0.66 mg |
| Manganese | 0.22 mg | 0.81 mg |
| Selenium | 1.5 µg | 5.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 3.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 11.7 µg | 42.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.14 mg | 0.52 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.8 µg | 6.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.11 mg | 0.41 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.42 mg | 1.53 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 112.6 µg | 406.6 µg |
| Choline | 18.1 mg | 65.6 mg |
