Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Toor dal | 245 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Tomato, diced | 220 g | Sour, Sweet · Heating |
 Coriander seeds | 4 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · 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 toor dal; soak for 25 minutes and drain.
- Simmer the pulse with turmeric and the diced tomato, coriander seeds 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)
Tomato Toor 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 Tomato Toor Dal
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (413g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 65 kcal | 269 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 14.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 10.2 g | 42.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 10.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 5.9 g |
| Calcium | 27.0 mg | 111.7 mg |
| Iron | 1.08 mg | 4.47 mg |
| Magnesium | 31.4 mg | 129.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60.3 mg | 249.2 mg |
| Potassium | 249 mg | 1030 mg |
| Sodium | 124 mg | 512 mg |
| Zinc | 0.47 mg | 1.94 mg |
| Copper | 0.18 mg | 0.74 mg |
| Manganese | 0.32 mg | 1.31 mg |
| Selenium | 1.3 µg | 5.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.9 mg | 7.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 15.0 µg | 62.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.14 mg | 0.56 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.2 µg | 4.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.10 mg | 0.42 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.54 mg | 2.23 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 69.6 µg | 287.9 µg |
| Choline | 1.4 mg | 5.6 mg |
