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Ayurvedic Dravya · Grain · — kcal / 100g

White basmati rice

Also known as: basmati

The modern heir of the shali class — aromatic, light for a rice, and gentler still when aged: old rice digests better than new, say the texts.

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White basmati rice — Ayurvedic Grain & USDA Nutrition

White basmati rice — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Soft, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Sharad, Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta, Varsha · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The modern heir of the shali class — aromatic, light for a rice, and gentler still when aged: old rice digests better than new, say the texts.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Rinsed and cooked open or drained; aged grain (purana) is the classical preference.

Classical Provenance: shali varga principles (Charaka, Bhavaprakasha).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • with mung dal as kitchari
  • with ghee and cumin
  • in pulao with whole spices

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: diabetes and kapha in quantity (white polished grain)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for White basmati rice

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/4 cup dry (45g):

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