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Ayurvedic Dravya · Dry-Fruit-Nut · — kcal / 100g

Pistachio

Also known as: pista

Pistachio is a traditional Ayurvedic dry-fruit-nut valued for its sweet, astringent taste and heating potency.

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Pistachio — Ayurvedic Dry-Fruit-Nut & USDA Nutrition

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

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Pistachio is a traditional Ayurvedic dry-fruit-nut valued for its sweet, astringent taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Unsalted, lightly roasted; the festive nut of Indian sweets — moderation keeps kapha content.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • in kheer, kulfi and sweets
  • with saffron and cardamom
  • as garnish on halwa

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: nut allergy
  • Contraindication: salted varieties for hypertension

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Pistachio

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 49 kernels (28g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Pistachio

Amaranth KheerDessert · 52 min

Amaranth Kheer

Amaranth Kheer is a rich milk sweet intended as a small, freshly prepared portion. Vata: serve warm with the stated ghee...

Amaranth PanjiriDessert · 34 min

Amaranth Panjiri

Amaranth Panjiri is a dry roasted flour-and-ghee sweet traditionally served in small spoonfuls. Vata: take with warm mil...

Amaranth Pear PorridgeBreakfast · 40 min

Amaranth Pear Porridge

Amaranth Pear Porridge is cooked and served warm, with fruit cooked into the grain when included. Vata: serve warm, cook...

Amaranth Pistachio GranolaBreakfast · 40 min

Amaranth Pistachio Granola

Amaranth Pistachio Granola is a baked breakfast topping; serve it in a small portion with warm liquid. Vata: serve warm,...

Warm Apricot Pistachio CrispDessert · 50 min

Warm Apricot Pistachio Crisp

Warm Apricot Pistachio Crisp is a warm fruit dessert with restrained sweetener. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and...

Blueberry Peach CrispDessert · 50 min

Blueberry Peach Crisp

Blueberry Peach Crisp is a warm fruit dessert with restrained sweetener. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a ...

Pistachio Apricot TrufflesDessert · 30 min

Pistachio Apricot Truffles

Pistachio Apricot Truffles is a compact sweet intended as one small piece. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add ...

Warm Pomegranate Pear BakeDessert · 50 min

Warm Pomegranate Pear Bake

Warm Pomegranate Pear Bake is a warm fruit dessert with restrained sweetener. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and a...

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