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Ayurvedic Dravya · Vegetable · — kcal / 100g

Zucchini

Also known as: courgette

Zucchini is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its sweet, astringent taste and cooling potency.

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Zucchini — Ayurvedic Vegetable & USDA Nutrition

Zucchini — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Liquid, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Sharad · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Zucchini is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its sweet, astringent taste and cooling potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Quick-cooking and gentle; one of the easiest vegetables for convalescent and pitta diets.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts (summer squash family).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • sautéed with ghee and mild spices
  • in kitchari and soups
  • stuffed and baked

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Zucchini

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 medium (196g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Zucchini

Mung Zucchini Coconut CurryDinner · 50 min

Mung Zucchini Coconut Curry

Mung Zucchini Coconut Curry uses freshly blended coconut for a warm, dairy-free curry. Vata: serve warm, cook until tend...

Ginger Quinoa Vegetable PotLunch · 44 min

Ginger Quinoa Vegetable Pot

Ginger Quinoa Vegetable Pot is a lightly seasoned one-pot grain dish intended for a warm midday meal. Vata: serve warm, ...

Peanut Zucchini Rice NoodlesDinner · 38 min

Peanut Zucchini Rice Noodles

Peanut Zucchini Rice Noodles is served hot with vegetables and a light sesame-lime finish. Vata: serve warm, cook until ...

Soy Vermicelli with Mung SproutsDinner · 38 min

Soy Vermicelli with Mung Sprouts

Soy Vermicelli with Mung Sprouts is served hot with vegetables and a light sesame-lime finish. Vata: serve warm, cook un...

Tempeh Zucchini Stir-FryDinner · 34 min

Tempeh Zucchini Stir-Fry

Tempeh Zucchini Stir-Fry is quickly cooked but served hot, with vegetables kept tender rather than raw. Vata: serve warm...

Zucchini Peanut Stir-FryDinner · 34 min

Zucchini Peanut Stir-Fry

Zucchini Peanut Stir-Fry is quickly cooked but served hot, with vegetables kept tender rather than raw. Vata: serve warm...

Zucchini Coriander ChutneySnack · 26 min

Zucchini Coriander Chutney

Zucchini Coriander Chutney is a concentrated accompaniment; use a small portion with a compatible meal Vata: pair it wit...

Zucchini Coriander Quick PickleSnack · 26 min

Zucchini Coriander Quick Pickle

Zucchini Coriander Quick Pickle is a concentrated accompaniment; use a small portion with a compatible meal Vata: pair i...

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