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Ayurvedic Dravya · Regional · — kcal / 100g

Gingelly oil pickle base

Also known as: til oil achar base

The South Indian pickle medium — sesame oil's warmth carries and preserves; a condiment-dose agni kindler.

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Gingelly oil pickle base — Ayurvedic Regional & USDA Nutrition

Gingelly oil pickle base — Rasa: Pungent, Sour, Salty · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The South Indian pickle medium — sesame oil's warmth carries and preserves; a condiment-dose agni kindler.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Pickles are seasoning, not vegetables — a teaspoon beside the meal; til oil versions age and digest best.

Classical Provenance: South Indian achar tradition; tila taila base.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • a spoon of pickle beside curd rice (the classic pairing)
  • with plain dals and rice

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta, acidity, skin inflammation
  • Contraindication: hypertension (pickle salt)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Gingelly oil pickle base

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp (7g):

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