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Ayurvedic Dravya · Grain · — kcal / 100g

Sorghum Yavanala

Also known as: jowar, great millet

Sorghum is a traditional Ayurvedic grain valued for its sweet, astringent taste and cooling potency.

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Sorghum — Ayurvedic Grain & USDA Nutrition

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

Vāta: Mildly Increases (+1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Sharad, Vasanta · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Sorghum is a traditional Ayurvedic grain valued for its sweet, astringent taste and cooling potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Gluten-free summer counterpart to bajra; serve rotis warm — they stiffen quickly when cool.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Dhanya varga; regional tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • jowar bhakri with vegetables
  • with ghee and garlic chutney
  • as popped grain snack

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: vata excess (without fat)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Sorghum

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 bhakri (flour) (40g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Sorghum

Jowar Olive FlatbreadLunch · 46 min

Jowar Olive Flatbread

Jowar Olive Flatbread is a freshly cooked flatbread intended to be eaten warm Vata: brush lightly with ghee and pair wit...

Jowar Potato RotiLunch · 46 min

Jowar Potato Roti

Jowar Potato Roti is a freshly cooked flatbread intended to be eaten warm Vata: brush lightly with ghee and pair with a ...

Jowar Sweet Potato RotiLunch · 46 min

Jowar Sweet Potato Roti

Jowar Sweet Potato Roti is a freshly cooked flatbread intended to be eaten warm Vata: brush lightly with ghee and pair w...

Jowar Methi FlatbreadBreakfast · 45 min

Jowar Methi Flatbread

Jowar Methi Flatbread is a freshly griddled bread with a modest amount of finishing fat. Vata: serve warm, cook until te...

Jowar Spinach DosaBreakfast · 47 min

Jowar Spinach Dosa

Jowar Spinach Dosa is a warm griddle breakfast made from a rested grain or pulse batter. Vata: serve warm, cook until te...

Jowar Vegetable PotLunch · 54 min

Jowar Vegetable Pot

Jowar Vegetable Pot is a lightly seasoned one-pot grain dish intended for a warm midday meal. Vata: serve warm, cook unt...

Hemanta Jowar Yam Mung StewLunch · 45 min

Hemanta Jowar Yam Mung Stew

Hemanta Jowar Yam Mung Stew is composed for hemanta with seasonal texture, produce, and seasoning Vata: serve warm and k...

Sorghum Black Bean StewDinner · 64 min

Sorghum Black Bean Stew

Sorghum Black Bean Stew is a moist, slowly simmered international main. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a l...

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