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Ayurvedic Dravya · Vegetable · — kcal / 100g

Leek

Leek is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its sweet, pungent taste and heating potency.

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Leek — Ayurvedic Vegetable & USDA Nutrition

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

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Pungent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Leek is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its sweet, pungent taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Wash between layers; slow-cook until silky — the gentlest of the onion family for vata.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts (palandu family).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • braised in ghee
  • potato-leek soup with black pepper
  • winter stews

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta (large amounts)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Leek

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 leek (89g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Leek

Artichoke Leek Whole-Wheat PastaDinner · 43 min

Artichoke Leek Whole-Wheat Pasta

Artichoke Leek Whole-Wheat Pasta uses a vegetable-forward sauce and a moderate pasta portion. Vata: serve warm, cook unt...

Potato Leek Cottage Cheese GratinDinner · 67 min

Potato Leek Cottage Cheese Gratin

Potato Leek Cottage Cheese Gratin is baked until tender and served warm in a moderate portion. Vata: serve warm, cook un...

Artichoke Leek SoupDinner · 49 min

Artichoke Leek Soup

Artichoke Leek Soup is a vegetable-forward soup served warm with a fully cooked texture. Vata: serve warm, cook until te...

Potato Leek SoupDinner · 49 min

Potato Leek Soup

Potato Leek Soup is a vegetable-forward soup served warm with a fully cooked texture. Vata: serve warm, cook until tende...

Chickpea Artichoke PotDinner · 50 min

Chickpea Artichoke Pot

Chickpea Artichoke Pot is a thoroughly cooked bean main with a moist sauce. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add...

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