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Ayurvedic Dravya · Fruit · — kcal / 100g

Dates Kharjura

Also known as: khajoor, Soft dates (khajur)

Premier ojas-building fruit — classical strengthener for convalescence, pregnancy and depletion.

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Dates — Ayurvedic Fruit & USDA Nutrition

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

Vāta: Strongly Pacifies (-2) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) 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
Hemanta, Shishira · Morning

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Premier ojas-building fruit — classical strengthener for convalescence, pregnancy and depletion.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Soak 2–4 dates overnight for easier digestion; simmered in milk with cardamom is a classical strength tonic.

Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 27; Bhavaprakasha Nighantu.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • soaked overnight
  • date-milk shake (dates are the classical exception that pairs well with milk)
  • with ghee and cardamom

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: diabetes
  • Contraindication: kapha excess, weight gain

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Dates

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 2 dates (48g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Dates

Amaranth Date PorridgeBreakfast · 40 min

Amaranth Date Porridge

Amaranth Date Porridge is cooked and served warm, with fruit cooked into the grain when included. Vata: serve warm, cook...

Oat Walnut Date GranolaBreakfast · 40 min

Oat Walnut Date Granola

Oat Walnut Date Granola is a baked breakfast topping; serve it in a small portion with warm liquid. Vata: serve warm, co...

Ragi Date Almond PorridgeBreakfast · 30 min

Ragi Date Almond Porridge

Ragi Date Almond Porridge is cooked and served warm, with fruit cooked into the grain when included. Vata: serve warm, c...

Date MilkDrink · 19 min

Date Milk

Date Milk is a rich warm milk preparation for an occasional small serving. Vata: serve warm and retain the full milk ric...

Date-Raisin Avaleha-Style PreserveDessert · 68 min

Date-Raisin Avaleha-Style Preserve

Date-Raisin Avaleha-Style Preserve is a food-style fruit preserve inspired by the avaleha preparation method; it is not ...

Almond Apricot Dessert TrufflesDessert · 30 min

Almond Apricot Dessert Truffles

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

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...

Almond-Milk Millet Date PuddingDessert · 38 min

Almond-Milk Millet Date Pudding

Almond-Milk Millet Date Pudding is a softly cooked pudding served in a small portion. Vata: serve warm, cook until tende...

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