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Ayurvedic Dravya · Fruit · — kcal / 100g

Tamarind Amlika

Also known as: imli

Tamarind is a traditional Ayurvedic fruit valued for its sour, sweet taste and heating potency.

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Tamarind — Ayurvedic Fruit & USDA Nutrition

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

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Tamarind is a traditional Ayurvedic fruit valued for its sour, sweet taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Soak pulp in warm water and strain; ripe sweet-sour tamarind is gentler than raw green.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Amradi phala varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • sambar and rasam
  • date-tamarind chutney
  • balanced with jaggery

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta, acidity
  • Contraindication: joint inflammation (traditional caution for sour excess)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Tamarind

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tbsp pulp (15g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Tamarind

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Andhra Eggplant Peanut Kura

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Andhra Pumpkin Tamarind Pulusu

Pumpkin, tamarind, and a restrained sweetness create the characteristic balance of pulusu Vata: serve it warm and add a ...

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Andhra Purslane Toor Pappu

Purslane contributes a gentle natural tang to this substantial Andhra dal Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if t...

Andhra Sesame Eggplant PulusuLunch · 45 min

Andhra Sesame Eggplant Pulusu

Sesame thickens this tangy Andhra eggplant pulusu without dairy Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the meal fe...

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Bisi Bele Bath

Bisi Bele Bath is a soft one-pot grain-and-pulse preparation suited to a freshly cooked meal. Vata: serve warm with a li...

Bottle Gourd SambarLunch · 60 min

Bottle Gourd Sambar

Bottle Gourd Sambar combines soft toor dal, vegetables, tamarind, and a freshly toasted spice blend. Vata: serve with so...

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Cabbage Sambar

Cabbage Sambar combines soft toor dal, vegetables, tamarind, and a freshly toasted spice blend. Vata: serve with soft ri...

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Carrot Rasam

Carrot Rasam is a thin, sour-spiced broth intended for a modest portion. Vata: pair with soft rice and extra ghee. Pitta...

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