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

Coconut, dried Shushka narikela

Also known as: copra, desiccated coconut

Coconut, dried is a traditional Ayurvedic dry-fruit-nut valued for its sweet taste and heating potency.

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Coconut, dried — Ayurvedic Dry-Fruit-Nut & USDA Nutrition

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

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily, Dry
Digestibility & Agni
2/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Coconut, dried is a traditional Ayurvedic dry-fruit-nut valued for its sweet taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Drier and more heating than fresh coconut; toast lightly and use as accent rather than base.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (narikela, dried form).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • roasted in chutney powders
  • in laddus with jaggery
  • dry garnish on sabzi

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: kapha excess, weight gain
  • Contraindication: weak digestion (large amounts)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Coconut, dried

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 2 tbsp (12g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Coconut, dried

Ragi Coconut Granola ClustersBreakfast · 40 min

Ragi Coconut Granola Clusters

Ragi Coconut Granola Clusters is a baked breakfast topping; serve it in a small portion with warm liquid. Vata: serve wa...

Coconut LadooDessert · 36 min

Coconut Ladoo

Coconut Ladoo is a compact traditional sweet; one small piece is the intended serving. Vata: take it warm or at room tem...

Peanut Fennel Dry ChutneySnack · 26 min

Peanut Fennel Dry Chutney

Peanut Fennel Dry Chutney is a concentrated accompaniment; use a small portion with a compatible meal Vata: pair it with...

Sesame Coriander Dry ChutneySnack · 26 min

Sesame Coriander Dry Chutney

Sesame Coriander Dry Chutney is a concentrated accompaniment; use a small portion with a compatible meal Vata: pair it w...

Almond Date Dessert TrufflesDessert · 30 min

Almond Date Dessert Truffles

Almond Date Dessert Truffles is a compact sweet intended as one small piece. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and ad...

Coconut Date Dessert TrufflesDessert · 30 min

Coconut Date Dessert Truffles

Coconut Date Dessert Truffles is a compact sweet intended as one small piece. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and a...

Coconut Fig Dessert TrufflesDessert · 30 min

Coconut Fig Dessert Truffles

Coconut Fig Dessert Truffles is a compact sweet intended as one small piece. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and ad...

Warm Mango Coconut BakeDessert · 50 min

Warm Mango Coconut Bake

Warm Mango Coconut Bake is a warm fruit dessert with restrained sweetener. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add ...

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