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Ayurvedic Dravya · Vegetable · — kcal / 100g

Cauliflower

Also known as: phool gobhi

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

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Cauliflower — Ayurvedic Vegetable & USDA Nutrition

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

Vāta: Increases (+2) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry, Rough
Digestibility & Agni
2/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

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

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Never serve raw to vata types; always cook with hing, ginger and fat — the crucifer family is inherently gas-forming.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts (crucifer family).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • gobhi sabzi with ginger, hing and ajwain (essential)
  • roasted with turmeric and ghee
  • aloo gobhi

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: vata excess and gas-prone digestion
  • Contraindication: thyroid conditions (large raw amounts)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Cauliflower

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup florets (107g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Cauliflower

Cauliflower Mung RiceLunch · 44 min

Cauliflower Mung Rice

Cauliflower Mung Rice is a lightly seasoned one-pot grain dish intended for a warm midday meal. Vata: serve warm, cook u...

Cauliflower Pea Stir-FryDinner · 34 min

Cauliflower Pea Stir-Fry

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

Chickpea Cauliflower Coconut CurryDinner · 50 min

Chickpea Cauliflower Coconut Curry

Chickpea Cauliflower Coconut Curry uses freshly blended coconut for a warm, dairy-free curry. Vata: serve warm, cook unt...

Cauliflower-Stuffed FlatbreadLunch · 46 min

Cauliflower-Stuffed Flatbread

Cauliflower-Stuffed Flatbread is a freshly cooked flatbread intended to be eaten warm Vata: brush lightly with ghee and ...

Cauliflower Cumin SabziLunch · 39 min

Cauliflower Cumin Sabzi

Cauliflower Cumin Sabzi is a softly cooked, moderately seasoned vegetable dish. Vata: cook it fully and add a touch more...

Cauliflower Cumin Quick PickleSnack · 26 min

Cauliflower Cumin Quick Pickle

Cauliflower Cumin Quick Pickle is a concentrated accompaniment; use a small portion with a compatible meal Vata: pair it...

Cauliflower Aged Cheese GratinDinner · 60 min

Cauliflower Aged Cheese Gratin

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

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