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Ayurvedic Dravya · Leafy-Green · — kcal / 100g

Mustard greens Sarshapa shaka

Also known as: sarson ka saag

The warming winter green of Punjab — cuts deep kapha and cold; classically paired with makki roti and white butter.

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Mustard greens — Ayurvedic Leafy-Green & USDA Nutrition

Mustard greens — Rasa: Pungent, Bitter · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Increases (+2) Kapha: Strongly Pacifies (-2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent, Bitter
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Sharp, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The warming winter green of Punjab — cuts deep kapha and cold; classically paired with makki roti and white butter.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Slow-cook with milder greens and finish with ghee or butter — the fat is traditional and functional.

Classical Provenance: Regional Punjabi tradition; Bhavaprakasha (sarshapa).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • sarson ka saag with makki roti and ghee
  • mixed with spinach or bathua to mellow the heat

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta, acidity, skin inflammation
  • Contraindication: summer use

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Mustard greens

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (56g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Mustard greens

Kapha Millet Chana Mustard GreensDinner · 45 min

Kapha Millet Chana Mustard Greens

Kapha Millet Chana Mustard Greens is a light, warming complete meal composed to calm kapha Vata: add a little ghee and k...

Mustard Greens with MungLunch · 39 min

Mustard Greens with Mung

Mustard Greens with Mung is a softly cooked, moderately seasoned vegetable dish. Vata: cook it fully and add a touch mor...

Punjabi Mustard Spinach SaagLunch · 45 min

Punjabi Mustard Spinach Saag

Mustard greens and spinach create a warming winter saag with a rustic texture Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee ...

Sarson Ka SaagLunch · 62 min

Sarson Ka Saag

Long-cooked winter greens and a little cornmeal give sarson ka saag its characteristic body. Vata: serve with ghee and a...

Vasanta Mustard Greens Brown RiceLunch · 45 min

Vasanta Mustard Greens Brown Rice

Vasanta Mustard Greens Brown Rice is composed for vasanta with seasonal texture, produce, and seasoning Vata: serve warm...

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