Sangri pods grow on the khejri tree, which is a thorny evergreen that grows to around 5 meters in height. The slender pods are green when unripe, and turn a chocolate brown upon maturing. Each pod measures from 8 centimeters to 25 centimeters in length. The pods contain as many as 25 oval-shaped seeds embedded in a sweet, dry, yellow pulp. Sangri pods offer an earthy, nutty flavor that has spice-like notes of cinnamon and mocha.Sangri pods can be found growing in arid or desert climates year-round.
Sangri are rich in minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc and iron. They are a good source of protein and dietary fiber. Sangri pods also contain a moderate amount of saponins, which help to boost the immune system and lower cholesterol levels in the blood.Sangri pairs well with spicy, pungent flavors like onions, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and red chilli. They are also used in curries, pickles and chutneys. A simple preparation of Sangri is to fry the pods in oil and serve them with salt and red chillies. In order to store Sangri, the fresh pods are dried. They must be soaked for a minimum of three hours before they are drained and cooked.
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