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Ayurvedic Dravya · Spice · — kcal / 100g

Cumin seed Jiraka

Also known as: jeera

Foremost culinary digestive; relieves gas and colic without strongly heating pitta.

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Cumin seed — Ayurvedic Spice & USDA Nutrition

Cumin seed — Rasa: Pungent, Bitter · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent, Bitter
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 2
Seasons & Timing
Vasanta, Varsha, Hemanta, Shishira · Morning, Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Foremost culinary digestive; relieves gas and colic without strongly heating pitta.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Dry-roast or temper in ghee to release aroma; equal parts cumin-coriander-fennel as a universal digestive tea.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Haritakyadi varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • coriander and fennel (CCF tea)
  • tempered in ghee for dals
  • buttermilk

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Cumin seed

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp (2g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Cumin seed

Adai (Mixed-Dal Dosa)Breakfast · 67 min

Adai (Mixed-Dal Dosa)

Adai (Mixed-Dal Dosa) is a griddle-cooked breakfast made from a rested grain or pulse batter. Vata: make smaller, softer...

Ajwain Cumin ChurnaSnack · 13 min

Ajwain Cumin Churna

Ajwain Cumin Churna is presented as a culinary spice blend, not as a therapeutic dose. Vata: use a light pinch in moist ...

Ajwain TakraDrink · 13 min

Ajwain Takra

Ajwain Takra is diluted, churned yogurt rather than undiluted lassi. Vata: use slightly less water and take it at midday...

Aloo JeeraLunch · 39 min

Aloo Jeera

Aloo Jeera is a softly cooked, moderately seasoned vegetable dish. Vata: cook it fully and add a touch more ghee. Pitta:...

Aloo JeeraLunch · 39 min

Aloo Jeera

Aloo Jeera is a softly cooked, moderately seasoned vegetable dish. Vata: cook it fully and add a touch more ghee. Pitta:...

Amaranth Cardamom PorridgeBreakfast · 42 min

Amaranth Cardamom Porridge

Amaranth Cardamom Porridge is served freshly cooked and warm as a grain-based morning meal. Vata: make it softer and use...

Amaranth Leaf SabziLunch · 39 min

Amaranth Leaf Sabzi

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

Amaranth Mung KitchariLunch · 53 min

Amaranth Mung Kitchari

Amaranth Mung Kitchari is a soft one-pot grain-and-pulse preparation suited to a freshly cooked meal. Vata: serve warm w...

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