Ayurvedic Dravya · Spice · — kcal / 100g

Chili, green

Also known as: hari mirch, Green chili (vegetable use), vegetable use

Chili, green is a traditional Ayurvedic spice valued for its pungent taste and heating potency.

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Chili, green — Ayurvedic Spice & USDA Nutrition

Chili, green — Rasa: Pungent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Increases (+2) Kapha: Strongly Pacifies (-2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Sharp, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 2
Seasons & Timing
Varsha, Hemanta, Shishira · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Chili, green is a traditional Ayurvedic spice valued for its pungent taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Add whole and remove for gentle heat; seeds carry most fire. Fresh green is brighter and slightly less drying than dried red.

Classical Provenance: Post-classical (New World); modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • slit whole into dals (flavor without full heat)
  • with cooling coriander and coconut
  • in tempering

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta, acidity, ulcers
  • Contraindication: skin inflammation

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Chili, green

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 chili (45g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Chili, green

Amla ChutneyLunch · 15 min

Amla Chutney

Amla is the rare sour that cools rather than heats, which is why this chutney suits pitta where a tamarind or lime one w...

Andhra Cabbage Chili FryLunch · 45 min

Andhra Cabbage Chili Fry

A brisk Andhra-style fry keeps cabbage light and deliberately spicy Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the mea...

Andhra Ridge Gourd Chana DalLunch · 45 min

Andhra Ridge Gourd Chana Dal

Juicy ridge gourd lightens chana dal in this simple Andhra combination Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the ...

Andhra Tomato Toor PappuLunch · 45 min

Andhra Tomato Toor Pappu

Tangy tomato gives this Andhra pappu its direct, home-style character Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the m...

Bengali Mustard EggplantLunch · 45 min

Bengali Mustard Eggplant

Mustard gives this Bengali eggplant curry a penetrating, pungent character Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if ...

Bengali Potato Poppy Seed CurryLunch · 45 min

Bengali Potato Poppy Seed Curry

A creamy poppy coating defines this Bengali potato preparation Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the meal fee...

Coriander ChutneySnack · 16 min

Coriander Chutney

Coriander Chutney is a concentrated accompaniment, so a small spoonful is sufficient. Vata: pair with a moist warm meal ...

Green Chili Coriander AcharSnack · 28 min

Green Chili Coriander Achar

This very pungent fresh achar is intended only as a tiny accent. Vata: prefer a milder carrot achar. Pitta: avoid this p...

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