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Ayurvedic Dravya · Fruit · — kcal / 100g

Coconut, fresh Narikela

Also known as: nariyal

Sacred cooling fruit — flesh and water both build tissues and calm pitta; tender coconut water is the classical summer electrolyte drink.

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Coconut, fresh — Ayurvedic Fruit & USDA Nutrition

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

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Strongly Pacifies (-2) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni -1
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Sharad · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Sacred cooling fruit — flesh and water both build tissues and calm pitta; tender coconut water is the classical summer electrolyte drink.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Tender green coconut for water and soft flesh; mature coconut is heavier — grate fresh into cooked dishes.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Amradi phala varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • tender coconut water on an empty stomach
  • fresh grated in chutneys and curries
  • with jaggery (traditional sweet)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: kapha excess, congestion, weight gain
  • Contraindication: weak digestion (large amounts of mature flesh)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Coconut, fresh

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/4 cup shredded (20g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Coconut, fresh

Ash Gourd KootuLunch · 54 min

Ash Gourd Kootu

Ash Gourd Kootu is a mild vegetable-and-pulse preparation thickened with fresh coconut. Vata: serve soft with rice. Pitt...

Ash Gourd PoriyalLunch · 34 min

Ash Gourd Poriyal

Ash Gourd Poriyal follows the gently steamed vegetable-and-coconut style of southern India. Vata: serve warm and increas...

Black Bean Pumpkin Coconut CurryDinner · 50 min

Black Bean Pumpkin Coconut Curry

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

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 ...

Coconut Pumpkin RiceLunch · 44 min

Coconut Pumpkin Rice

Coconut Pumpkin Rice is a lightly seasoned one-pot grain dish intended for a warm midday meal. Vata: serve warm, cook un...

Green Pea Broccoli Coconut CurryDinner · 50 min

Green Pea Broccoli Coconut Curry

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

Lentil Eggplant Coconut CurryDinner · 50 min

Lentil Eggplant Coconut Curry

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

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