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Ayurvedic Dravya · Grain · — kcal / 100g

Buckwheat

Also known as: kuttu

Traditional fasting (vrat) flour of North India; gluten-free and warming.

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Buckwheat — Ayurvedic Grain & USDA Nutrition

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

Vāta: Mildly Increases (+1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Strongly Pacifies (-2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry, Rough
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Varsha · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Traditional fasting (vrat) flour of North India; gluten-free and warming.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Toasted groats (kasha) cook in 15 minutes; flour blends well with mashed potato for fasting flatbreads.

Classical Provenance: Regional fasting tradition; modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • kuttu puri/pancakes on fasting days
  • with yogurt or ghee (offsets dryness)
  • kasha with vegetables

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta (regular use)
  • Contraindication: vata excess (dry preparations)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Buckwheat

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup cooked groats (168g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Buckwheat

Buckwheat Potato RotiLunch · 46 min

Buckwheat Potato Roti

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

Buckwheat Wheat GaletteLunch · 46 min

Buckwheat Wheat Galette

Buckwheat Wheat Galette is a freshly cooked flatbread intended to be eaten warm Vata: brush lightly with ghee and pair w...

Blueberry Dairy Buckwheat PancakesBreakfast · 35 min

Blueberry Dairy Buckwheat Pancakes

These pancakes are flagged because blueberries are combined with cow milk. Vata: serve warm with a little ghee. Pitta: k...

Buckwheat Apple PorridgeBreakfast · 38 min

Buckwheat Apple Porridge

Buckwheat Apple Porridge is cooked and served warm, with fruit cooked into the grain when included. Vata: serve warm, co...

Buckwheat Pear PancakesBreakfast · 35 min

Buckwheat Pear Pancakes

Buckwheat Pear Pancakes is served warm in small pancakes with restrained sweetener. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender,...

Buckwheat Prune PorridgeBreakfast · 38 min

Buckwheat Prune Porridge

Buckwheat Prune Porridge is cooked and served warm, with fruit cooked into the grain when included. Vata: serve warm, co...

Buckwheat Walnut GranolaBreakfast · 40 min

Buckwheat Walnut Granola

Buckwheat Walnut Granola is a baked breakfast topping; serve it in a small portion with warm liquid. Vata: serve warm, c...

Beet Buckwheat Dill BakeDinner · 60 min

Beet Buckwheat Dill Bake

Beet Buckwheat Dill Bake is baked until tender and served warm in a moderate portion. Vata: serve warm, cook until tende...

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