Ayurvedic Dravya · Preparation · — kcal / 100g

Spiced ghee Ghrita (samskarita)

Also known as: tadka ghee

Ghee infused with digestive spices — carries the spices deep (ghee is yogavahi) while the spices offset ghee's kapha side.

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Spiced ghee — Ayurvedic Preparation & USDA Nutrition

Spiced ghee — Rasa: Sweet, Pungent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Strongly Pacifies (-2) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Pungent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Oily, Penetrating, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 2
Seasons & Timing
Varsha, Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Ghee infused with digestive spices — carries the spices deep (ghee is yogavahi) while the spices offset ghee's kapha side.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Warm ghee gently with whole spices until aromatic; strain and store. The infusion, not frying, is the point.

Classical Provenance: Classical samskara principle; household tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • spooned over kitchari and dals
  • cumin-hing-ginger infusions for vata

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta (strongly heating spice blends)
  • Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): equal weight honey

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Spiced ghee

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp (4g):

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