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Ayurvedic Dravya · Legume · — kcal / 100g

Chickpea Chanaka

Also known as: garbanzo, kabuli chana, bengal gram

Chickpea is a traditional Ayurvedic legume valued for its sweet, astringent taste and cooling potency.

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Chickpea — Ayurvedic Legume & USDA Nutrition

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

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Chickpea is a traditional Ayurvedic legume valued for its sweet, astringent taste and cooling potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Soak overnight, cook thoroughly, and never skip the warming spices — chickpeas are the most vata-aggravating common legume.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Dhanya varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • chana masala with ginger-garlic and warming spices
  • hummus with olive oil and lemon
  • sprouted and steamed

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: vata excess and gas-prone digestion
  • Contraindication: weak agni (large portions)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Chickpea

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup cooked (164g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Chickpea

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...

Chickpea Plantain Coconut CurryDinner · 50 min

Chickpea Plantain Coconut Curry

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

Bengali Cabbage Chickpea GhontoLunch · 45 min

Bengali Cabbage Chickpea Ghonto

Chickpeas turn slow-cooked cabbage into a complete Bengali ghonto Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the meal ...

Cauliflower Chickpea RoastDinner · 52 min

Cauliflower Chickpea Roast

Cauliflower Chickpea Roast is roasted until tender and served warm rather than as a cold side. Vata: serve warm, cook un...

Eggplant Chickpea RoastDinner · 52 min

Eggplant Chickpea Roast

Eggplant Chickpea Roast is roasted until tender and served warm rather than as a cold side. Vata: serve warm, cook until...

Chickpea Potato CurryLunch · 46 min

Chickpea Potato Curry

Chickpea Potato Curry is a practical home-style main with a moist, fully cooked texture. Vata: serve warm, cook until te...

Chickpea Rice PotLunch · 44 min

Chickpea Rice Pot

Chickpea Rice Pot is a lightly seasoned one-pot grain dish intended for a warm midday meal. Vata: serve warm, cook until...

Eggplant Chickpea CurryLunch · 46 min

Eggplant Chickpea Curry

Eggplant Chickpea Curry is a practical home-style main with a moist, fully cooked texture. Vata: serve warm, cook until ...

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