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Ayurvedic Dravya · Dry-Fruit-Nut · — kcal / 100g

Chironji (charoli) Priyala

Also known as: charoli

Priyala majja — the classical kheer nut and almond substitute of the plains: vrishya, building, and cooling where most nuts heat.

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Chironji (charoli) — Ayurvedic Dry-Fruit-Nut & USDA Nutrition

Chironji (charoli) — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Oily, Heavy, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni -1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Priyala majja — the classical kheer nut and almond substitute of the plains: vrishya, building, and cooling where most nuts heat.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Lightly toasted kernels over sweets, or ground as a cooling nut-paste base.

Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita (priyala); Bhavaprakasha Nighantu.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • scattered over kheer and halwa
  • ground into festive gravies (korma tradition)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: kapha excess in quantity
  • Contraindication: rancid stale kernels (high oil, spoils fast)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Chironji (charoli)

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 oz (28g):

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