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Ayurvedic Dravya · Vegetable · — kcal / 100g

Okra

Also known as: bhindi, lady's finger

Its mucilage soothes and lubricates the digestive tract — one of the more vata-friendly vegetables.

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Okra — Ayurvedic Vegetable & USDA Nutrition

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

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Its mucilage soothes and lubricates the digestive tract — one of the more vata-friendly vegetables.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Dry the pods fully before cutting and cook on high heat with ajwain or amchur to manage the mucilage.

Classical Provenance: Regional tradition; modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • bhindi sabzi with ajwain (cuts sliminess)
  • with amchur or lemon
  • stuffed with besan and spices

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high kapha with congestion (heavy fried preparations)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Okra

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

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Okra

Andhra Okra Sesame KuraLunch · 45 min

Andhra Okra Sesame Kura

Dry cooking and sesame give this Andhra okra kura a nutty finish Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the meal f...

Bhindi SabziLunch · 39 min

Bhindi Sabzi

Bhindi Sabzi is a softly cooked, moderately seasoned vegetable dish. Vata: cook it fully and add a touch more ghee. Pitt...

Mung Dal with OkraLunch · 56 min

Mung Dal with Okra

Mung Dal with Okra pairs a thoroughly cooked pulse with vegetables for an everyday one-bowl main. Vata: serve warm, cook...

Okra Potato CurryLunch · 46 min

Okra Potato Curry

Okra Potato Curry is a practical home-style main with a moist, fully cooked texture. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender...

Gujarati Okra Peanut ShaakLunch · 45 min

Gujarati Okra Peanut Shaak

A nutty dry coating gives this Gujarati okra shaak generous texture Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the mea...

Okra Coconut PoriyalLunch · 34 min

Okra Coconut Poriyal

Okra Coconut Poriyal follows the gently steamed vegetable-and-coconut style of southern India. Vata: serve warm and incr...

Tamil Okra Mor KuzhambuLunch · 45 min

Tamil Okra Mor Kuzhambu

A carefully warmed yogurt gravy softens okra's drying quality Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the meal feel...

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