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Ayurvedic Dravya · Legume · — kcal / 100g

Adzuki bean

Also known as: aduki, red chori

One of the easiest whole beans to digest after mung; valued in macrobiotic and Ayurvedic cooking alike for kidney support.

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Adzuki bean — Ayurvedic Legume & USDA Nutrition

Adzuki bean — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Neutral · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Neutral
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Vasanta, Sharad, Hemanta, Shishira · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

One of the easiest whole beans to digest after mung; valued in macrobiotic and Ayurvedic cooking alike for kidney support.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Soak a few hours; cooks faster than most beans and rarely causes gas when spiced with cumin and ginger.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts (East Asian legume, guna analysis).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • stewed with pumpkin
  • with rice and warming spices
  • sweetened red bean preparations (moderation)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Adzuki bean

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup cooked (230g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Adzuki bean

Cabbage Adzuki Tray RoastDinner · 52 min

Cabbage Adzuki Tray Roast

Cabbage Adzuki Tray Roast is roasted until tender and served warm rather than as a cold side. Vata: serve warm, cook unt...

Adzuki Pumpkin CurryLunch · 46 min

Adzuki Pumpkin Curry

Adzuki Pumpkin Curry is a practical home-style main with a moist, fully cooked texture. Vata: serve warm, cook until ten...

Adzuki Carrot StewDinner · 58 min

Adzuki Carrot Stew

Adzuki Carrot Stew is a moist, slowly simmered international main. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little...

Warm Barley Spinach Adzuki BowlLunch · 60 min

Warm Barley Spinach Adzuki Bowl

Warm Barley Spinach Adzuki Bowl is assembled and served warm, with oil-citrus dressing added at the end. Vata: serve war...

Warm Millet Cabbage Adzuki BowlLunch · 46 min

Warm Millet Cabbage Adzuki Bowl

Warm Millet Cabbage Adzuki Bowl is assembled and served warm, with oil-citrus dressing added at the end. Vata: serve war...

Warm Quinoa Pumpkin Adzuki BowlLunch · 46 min

Warm Quinoa Pumpkin Adzuki Bowl

Warm Quinoa Pumpkin Adzuki Bowl is assembled and served warm, with oil-citrus dressing added at the end. Vata: serve war...

Warm Quinoa Turnip Adzuki BowlLunch · 46 min

Warm Quinoa Turnip Adzuki Bowl

Warm Quinoa Turnip Adzuki Bowl is assembled and served warm, with oil-citrus dressing added at the end. Vata: serve warm...

Adzuki Bell Pepper PotDinner · 50 min

Adzuki Bell Pepper Pot

Adzuki Bell Pepper Pot is a thoroughly cooked bean main with a moist sauce. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add...

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