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Ayurvedic Dravya · Preparation · — kcal / 100g

Besan pakora

Also known as: bhajiya, bhaji, pakoda

Besan pakora is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation valued for its sweet, astringent, pungent taste and heating potency.

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Besan pakora — Ayurvedic Preparation & USDA Nutrition

Besan pakora — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent, Pungent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent, Pungent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily, Dry
Digestibility & Agni
2/5 · Agni -1
Seasons & Timing
Varsha · Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Besan pakora is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation valued for its sweet, astringent, pungent taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Vegetables dipped in spiced besan batter and deep-fried. A monsoon indulgence, not a habit — fresh oil, hot serving, ajwain in the batter, small portion.

Classical Provenance: pan-Indian tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • monsoon pairing with hot masala chai
  • mint chutney (the pungent cuts the grease)
  • ajwain in the batter — traditional digestive insurance

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: kapha excess / obesity
  • Contraindication: amlapitta (fried + gram flour)
  • Contraindication: weak digestion
  • Contraindication: reused frying oil (worst offender)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Besan pakora

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 2 pieces (60g):

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