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Ayurvedic Dravya · Legume · — kcal / 100g

Field bean (avarekalu) Nishpava

Also known as: avarekalu, avare, hyacinth field bean

Karnataka's winter obsession — the avarekalu season reshapes Bengaluru menus for two months; classically nishpava, tasty and vidahi in excess.

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Field bean (avarekalu) — Ayurvedic Legume & USDA Nutrition

Field bean (avarekalu) — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Karnataka's winter obsession — the avarekalu season reshapes Bengaluru menus for two months; classically nishpava, tasty and vidahi in excess.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Fresh winter field beans shelled, often skinned (hitakida) for delicacy; cooked with coconut-jaggery balance. Enjoy the season, respect the quantity.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha (nishpava); Karnataka winter tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • avarekalu uppittu and akki rotti (the seasonal pairings)
  • hitakida bele (skinned, the refined form)
  • with coconut and jaggery to soften the vidahi edge

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: pitta with burning indigestion (classical vidahi)
  • Contraindication: vata excess / gas-prone
  • Contraindication: weak agni

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Field bean (avarekalu)

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/4 cup dry (50g):

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