Sangri: What is Sangri and why you should add it to your daily diet (2024)

While we are busy relishing international cuisine, we often forget the abundant fruits and vegetables we are blessed with. Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar keeps mentioning eating local and seasonal produce and the logic behind this thought is, these fruits and vegetables help fight seasonal illnesses and also help boost the local economy. In her recent post, she has talked about another local and seasonal produce called Sangri. Her post reads, “Love is a beautiful thing but it’s like health. It will come in all colours, shapes, sizes, and forms. And when it comes in the form of sangra sabzi, it melts your heart with the laal mirch, chuara, kismis, and mustard oil. It prods your mind to reflect on the wide varieties of sabzis and cuisines that India so generously offers.” According to her post, it’s a Rajasthani specialty that came to her from Kolkata and she just couldn’t resist. Let us tell you more about this seasonal produce and why you should also add it to your daily diet. (Image: istock)

Sangri, also known as Desert Bean is the bean-like pods of the khejri tree, which belongs to the pea family. Sangri offers nutty flavour and has spice-like notes of cinnamon and mocha. It is often used in pickles, curries, and chutneys. (Image: istock)

Sangri is rich in potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and iron. It is also a rich source of protein, dietary fibre, and saponins, which help boost the immune system and also keep cholesterol under control. According to experts, sangri acts as a cooling anthelmintic, tonic, and is also helpful in treating asthma, piles, and tremors of the muscles. Also, it is used during pregnancy along with sugar to prevent miscarriage. (Image: istock)

According to Tarla Dalal's website, sangri is used to make classic dhal recipe and the most popular recipe made with sangri is Ker Sangri, which is one of the most delicious delicacies of Jaisalmer as well. It is a vegetarian dish cooked on low heat along with capers, and is best served with bajre ki roti. Another popular dish made with sangri is Sangri Pachadi, it’s a tasty chutney that goes well with rice, dosa or idli too. (Image: istock)

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