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Ayurvedic Dravya · Grain · — kcal / 100g

Semolina

Also known as: suji, rava, cream of wheat

Semolina is a traditional Ayurvedic grain valued for its sweet taste and cooling potency.

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Semolina — Ayurvedic Grain & USDA Nutrition

Semolina — 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, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Semolina is a traditional Ayurvedic grain valued for its sweet taste and cooling potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Roast in ghee before adding liquid — the classic step for both upma and halwa; lighter than whole wheat.

Classical Provenance: Modern Indian tradition (wheat derivative; godhuma lineage).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • upma with vegetables and curry leaves
  • sheera/halwa with ghee
  • idli-style steamed cakes

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: gluten intolerance
  • Contraindication: high kapha (sweet ghee-rich preparations, excess)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Semolina

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/4 cup dry (42g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Semolina

Carrot Rava IdliBreakfast · 73 min

Carrot Rava Idli

Carrot Rava Idli is steamed rather than fried and is best eaten freshly made. Vata: serve warm with ghee and a moist acc...

Carrot UpmaBreakfast · 36 min

Carrot Upma

Carrot Upma is served freshly cooked and warm as a grain-based morning meal. Vata: make it softer and use a little extra...

Pumpkin Semolina PancakeBreakfast · 47 min

Pumpkin Semolina Pancake

Pumpkin Semolina Pancake is a warm griddle breakfast made from a rested grain or pulse batter. Vata: serve warm, cook un...

Semolina Pea UpmaBreakfast · 36 min

Semolina Pea Upma

Semolina Pea Upma is a freshly cooked warm breakfast rather than a chilled cereal. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, ...

Green Pea UpmaBreakfast · 36 min

Green Pea Upma

Green Pea Upma is served freshly cooked and warm as a grain-based morning meal. Vata: make it softer and use a little ex...

Plain Semolina UpmaBreakfast · 36 min

Plain Semolina Upma

Plain Semolina Upma is served freshly cooked and warm as a grain-based morning meal. Vata: make it softer and use a litt...

Rava IdliBreakfast · 73 min

Rava Idli

Rava Idli is steamed rather than fried and is best eaten freshly made. Vata: serve warm with ghee and a moist accompanim...

Suji HalwaDessert · 49 min

Suji Halwa

Suji Halwa is a slow-cooked festive sweet, best treated as a modest accompaniment rather than a main meal. Vata: serve w...

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