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Ayurvedic Dravya · Grain · — kcal / 100g

Amaranth grain Rajagira

Also known as: rajgira, ramdana

'King's grain' — fasting food and children's strengthener (rajgira laddu); one of the gentlest pseudo-grains for all doshas.

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Amaranth grain — Ayurvedic Grain & USDA Nutrition

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

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Neutral (0) 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, Grishma, Varsha, Sharad, Hemanta, Shishira · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

'King's grain' — fasting food and children's strengthener (rajgira laddu); one of the gentlest pseudo-grains for all doshas.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Pop in a dry hot pan for laddus, or simmer as porridge; combine with ghee or milk to offset lightness for vata.

Classical Provenance: Regional fasting tradition; modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • popped with jaggery (laddu/chikki)
  • porridge with milk
  • fasting-day flatbreads

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Amaranth grain

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup cooked (246g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Amaranth grain

Amaranth Cardamom PorridgeBreakfast · 42 min

Amaranth Cardamom Porridge

Amaranth Cardamom Porridge is served freshly cooked and warm as a grain-based morning meal. Vata: make it softer and use...

Amaranth KheerDessert · 52 min

Amaranth Kheer

Amaranth Kheer is a rich milk sweet intended as a small, freshly prepared portion. Vata: serve warm with the stated ghee...

Amaranth Mung KitchariLunch · 53 min

Amaranth Mung Kitchari

Amaranth Mung Kitchari is a soft one-pot grain-and-pulse preparation suited to a freshly cooked meal. Vata: serve warm w...

Amaranth PanjiriDessert · 34 min

Amaranth Panjiri

Amaranth Panjiri is a dry roasted flour-and-ghee sweet traditionally served in small spoonfuls. Vata: take with warm mil...

Amaranth Pumpkin RotiLunch · 46 min

Amaranth Pumpkin Roti

Amaranth Pumpkin Roti is a freshly cooked flatbread intended to be eaten warm Vata: brush lightly with ghee and pair wit...

Amaranth Sweet Potato RotiLunch · 46 min

Amaranth Sweet Potato Roti

Amaranth Sweet Potato Roti is a freshly cooked flatbread intended to be eaten warm Vata: brush lightly with ghee and pai...

Amaranth Wheat Skillet BreadLunch · 46 min

Amaranth Wheat Skillet Bread

Amaranth Wheat Skillet Bread is a freshly cooked flatbread intended to be eaten warm Vata: brush lightly with ghee and p...

Amaranth Blueberry PancakesBreakfast · 35 min

Amaranth Blueberry Pancakes

Amaranth Blueberry Pancakes is served warm in small pancakes with restrained sweetener. Vata: serve warm, cook until ten...

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