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Ayurvedic Dravya · Vegetable · — kcal / 100g

Broccoli

Broccoli is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its bitter, astringent, sweet taste and cooling potency.

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Broccoli — Ayurvedic Vegetable & USDA Nutrition

Broccoli — Rasa: Bitter, Astringent, Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Mildly Increases (+1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Bitter, Astringent, Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry, Rough
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Broccoli is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its bitter, astringent, sweet taste and cooling potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Steam until just tender then finish in ghee with warming spices; gentler than cabbage or cauliflower but still a crucifer.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts (crucifer family).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • steamed then sautéed in ghee with garlic
  • with lemon and black pepper
  • in warm grain bowls

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: vata excess (raw or large amounts)
  • Contraindication: gas-prone digestion (undercooked)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Broccoli

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (91g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Broccoli

Brown Rice Broccoli Tofu PotLunch · 56 min

Brown Rice Broccoli Tofu Pot

Brown Rice Broccoli Tofu Pot is a lightly seasoned one-pot grain dish intended for a warm midday meal. Vata: serve warm,...

Green Pea Broccoli Coconut CurryDinner · 50 min

Green Pea Broccoli Coconut Curry

Green Pea Broccoli Coconut Curry uses freshly blended coconut for a warm, dairy-free curry. Vata: serve warm, cook until...

Tempeh Broccoli Stir-FryDinner · 34 min

Tempeh Broccoli Stir-Fry

Tempeh Broccoli Stir-Fry is quickly cooked but served hot, with vegetables kept tender rather than raw. Vata: serve warm...

Ginger Tofu Broccoli Stir-FryDinner · 34 min

Ginger Tofu Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ginger Tofu Broccoli Stir-Fry is quickly cooked but served hot, with vegetables kept tender rather than raw. Vata: serve...

Whole-Wheat Broccoli Almond PastaDinner · 43 min

Whole-Wheat Broccoli Almond Pasta

Whole-Wheat Broccoli Almond Pasta uses a vegetable-forward sauce and a moderate pasta portion. Vata: serve warm, cook un...

Broccoli Cottage Cheese GratinDinner · 60 min

Broccoli Cottage Cheese Gratin

Broccoli Cottage Cheese Gratin is baked until tender and served warm in a moderate portion. Vata: serve warm, cook until...

Broccoli Paneer PastaDinner · 43 min

Broccoli Paneer Pasta

Broccoli Paneer Pasta uses a vegetable-forward sauce and a moderate pasta portion. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, ...

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