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Ayurvedic Dravya · Vegetable · — kcal / 100g

Turnip

Also known as: shalgam

Turnip is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its pungent, bitter, sweet taste and heating potency.

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Turnip — Ayurvedic Vegetable & USDA Nutrition

Turnip — Rasa: Pungent, Bitter, Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent, Bitter, Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Sharp
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Turnip is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its pungent, bitter, sweet taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Cook with warming spices; winter root that pairs with its own greens for a complete dish.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts (crucifer root).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • shalgam sabzi with ginger
  • winter pickles (kanji tradition)
  • mashed with ghee and black pepper

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta (large amounts)
  • Contraindication: thyroid conditions (large raw amounts)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Turnip

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup cubed (130g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Turnip

Turnip Fennel Quick PickleSnack · 26 min

Turnip Fennel Quick Pickle

Turnip Fennel Quick Pickle is a concentrated accompaniment; use a small portion with a compatible meal Vata: pair it wit...

Mixed Root Vegetable RoastDinner · 52 min

Mixed Root Vegetable Roast

Mixed Root Vegetable Roast is roasted until tender and served warm rather than as a cold side. Vata: serve warm, cook un...

Turnip Mung Tray RoastDinner · 52 min

Turnip Mung Tray Roast

Turnip Mung Tray Roast is roasted until tender and served warm rather than as a cold side. Vata: serve warm, cook until ...

Warm Barley Turnip Parsley BowlLunch · 60 min

Warm Barley Turnip Parsley Bowl

Warm Barley Turnip Parsley Bowl is assembled and served warm, with oil-citrus dressing added at the end. Vata: serve war...

Brown Lentil Root Vegetable StewDinner · 58 min

Brown Lentil Root Vegetable Stew

Brown Lentil Root Vegetable Stew is a moist, slowly simmered international main. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, an...

Millet Root Vegetable StewDinner · 58 min

Millet Root Vegetable Stew

Millet Root Vegetable Stew is a moist, slowly simmered international main. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add ...

Warm Millet Turnip Mung BowlLunch · 46 min

Warm Millet Turnip Mung Bowl

Warm Millet Turnip Mung Bowl is assembled and served warm, with oil-citrus dressing added at the end. Vata: serve warm, ...

Warm Quinoa Turnip Adzuki BowlLunch · 46 min

Warm Quinoa Turnip Adzuki Bowl

Warm Quinoa Turnip Adzuki Bowl is assembled and served warm, with oil-citrus dressing added at the end. Vata: serve warm...

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