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Ayurvedic Dravya · Spice · — kcal / 100g

Sambar spice blend

Also known as: sambar podi, sambar powder

Sambar spice blend is a traditional Ayurvedic spice valued for its pungent, astringent, bitter taste and heating potency.

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Sambar spice blend — Ayurvedic Spice & USDA Nutrition

Sambar spice blend — Rasa: Pungent, Astringent, Bitter · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Sambar spice blend is a traditional Ayurvedic spice valued for its pungent, astringent, bitter taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Coriander, red chili, fenugreek, pepper, cumin and roasted dals ground together — the roasted-dal body distinguishes it from bare chili powders. Fresher is brighter.

Classical Provenance: Tamil / Karnataka tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • the soul of sambar (see sambar)
  • rubbed on roast vegetables
  • in podi-idli style dry chutneys

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: pitta excess (chili-forward versions)
  • Contraindication: none otherwise at culinary doses

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Sambar spice blend

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp (2g):

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