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Ayurvedic Dravya · Spice · — kcal / 100g

Chili, hot red

Also known as: red chili powder, lal mirch, cayenne

Chili, hot red is a traditional Ayurvedic spice valued for its pungent taste and heating potency.

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Chili, hot red — Ayurvedic Spice & USDA Nutrition

Chili, hot red — Rasa: Pungent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Chili, hot red is a traditional Ayurvedic spice valued for its pungent taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Use sparingly and always with fat; black pepper or ginger are gentler alternatives for daily use.

Classical Provenance: Post-classical (New World food); properties per modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • ghee or yogurt-based dishes (buffers the heat)
  • kapha-reducing winter meals

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta, acidity, ulcers, hemorrhoids
  • Contraindication: inflammatory skin conditions
  • Contraindication: vata excess (dries the gut in quantity)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Chili, hot red

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/4 tsp powder (0g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Chili, hot red

Andhra Spinach Masoor PappuLunch · 45 min

Andhra Spinach Masoor Pappu

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Peanut Sesame ChutneySnack · 16 min

Peanut Sesame Chutney

Peanut Sesame Chutney is a concentrated accompaniment, so a small spoonful is sufficient. Vata: pair with a moist warm m...

Sesame ChutneySnack · 16 min

Sesame Chutney

Sesame Chutney is a concentrated accompaniment, so a small spoonful is sufficient. Vata: pair with a moist warm meal and...

Chili Coriander Roasted ChickpeasSnack · 36 min

Chili Coriander Roasted Chickpeas

Chili Coriander Roasted Chickpeas is roasted rather than deep-fried and is best served warm. Vata: serve warm, cook unti...

Tamil Cabbage Chana UsiliLunch · 45 min

Tamil Cabbage Chana Usili

Steamed lentil crumbs turn simple cabbage into a protein-rich usili Vata: cook the cabbage thoroughly and add a little e...

Sesame PodiSnack · 13 min

Sesame Podi

Sesame Podi is presented as a culinary spice blend, not as a therapeutic dose. Vata: use a light pinch in moist food. Pi...

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