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Ayurvedic Dravya · Vegetable · — kcal / 100g

Onion Palandu

Also known as: pyaz

Strengthening and grounding when cooked; raw onion is sharper and traditionally considered tamasic.

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Onion — Ayurvedic Vegetable & USDA Nutrition

Onion — 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, Oily
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Varsha, Hemanta, Shishira · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Strengthening and grounding when cooked; raw onion is sharper and traditionally considered tamasic.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Cooked onion pacifies vata and loses most pungency; raw onion suits summer salads for pitta only in moderation.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Haritakyadi varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • slow-cooked as base for curries and dals
  • with cumin and turmeric

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta (raw)
  • Contraindication: sattvic/meditative diets (traditional)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Onion

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 medium (110g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Onion

Baingan BhartaLunch · 56 min

Baingan Bharta

Roasting gives this eggplant bharta a soft texture and smoky depth without excessive oil. Vata: add a little ghee and co...

Tomato Onion UttapamBreakfast · 49 min

Tomato Onion Uttapam

Tomato Onion Uttapam is kept thick, softly cooked, and topped with finely cut vegetables. Vata: serve warm, cook until t...

Warm Tomato Cilantro SalsaSnack · 25 min

Warm Tomato Cilantro Salsa

Warm Tomato Cilantro Salsa is a concentrated dip intended as a small accompaniment. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender,...

Punjabi Amritsari Fennel CholeLunch · 45 min

Punjabi Amritsari Fennel Chole

Fennel softens the sharp edge of this robust Punjabi chickpea curry Vata: use very tender chickpeas and a small serving....

Punjabi Baked Pakora KadhiLunch · 45 min

Punjabi Baked Pakora Kadhi

Baking keeps the pakoras lighter while preserving the comforting character of Punjabi kadhi Vata: serve it warm and add ...

Punjabi Slow-Cooked RajmaLunch · 45 min

Punjabi Slow-Cooked Rajma

Thorough soaking and long simmering are central to this rich Punjabi rajma Vata: take a small portion with ghee and soft...

Punjabi Smoky Eggplant BhartaLunch · 45 min

Punjabi Smoky Eggplant Bharta

Roasting concentrates eggplant for a smoky Punjabi bharta Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the meal feels dr...

Ragi RotiBreakfast · 45 min

Ragi Roti

Ragi Roti is a freshly cooked griddle bread with restrained fat. Vata: serve soft with ghee and a moist accompaniment. P...

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