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Ayurvedic Dravya · Vegetable · — kcal / 100g

Drumstick pods Shigru

Also known as: moringa pods, sahjan

Shigru is a classical medhya (intellect-supporting) and deepana vegetable; the whole moringa tree is a village pharmacy.

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Drumstick pods — Ayurvedic Vegetable & USDA Nutrition

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

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Strongly Pacifies (-2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent, Bitter, Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 2
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Shigru is a classical medhya (intellect-supporting) and deepana vegetable; the whole moringa tree is a village pharmacy.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Simmer pods in sambar or curry, chew out the flesh and discard the fibrous shell; the leaves are equally valuable.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Guduchyadi varga; Charaka Samhita (shigru).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • sambar (signature ingredient)
  • drumstick curry with coconut
  • leaves in dals (also excellent)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta with bleeding tendencies
  • Contraindication: pregnancy (bark/root; pods in food amounts are fine)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Drumstick pods

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 pod (55g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Drumstick pods

Andhra Drumstick Peanut KuraLunch · 45 min

Andhra Drumstick Peanut Kura

A peanut-thickened tomato gravy clings well to fibrous drumstick pods Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the m...

Drumstick CurryLunch · 39 min

Drumstick Curry

Drumstick Curry is a softly cooked, moderately seasoned vegetable dish. Vata: cook it fully and add a touch more ghee. P...

Drumstick SambarLunch · 60 min

Drumstick Sambar

Drumstick Sambar combines soft toor dal, vegetables, tamarind, and a freshly toasted spice blend. Vata: serve with soft ...

Drumstick Toor DalLunch · 51 min

Drumstick Toor Dal

Drumstick Toor Dal balances a thoroughly cooked pulse with a restrained aromatic tempering. Vata: serve moist with ghee....

Toor Dal with DrumstickLunch · 56 min

Toor Dal with Drumstick

Toor Dal with Drumstick pairs a thoroughly cooked pulse with vegetables for an everyday one-bowl main. Vata: serve warm,...

Tamil Drumstick Pepper KuzhambuLunch · 45 min

Tamil Drumstick Pepper Kuzhambu

Peppery tamarind gravy makes this drumstick kuzhambu penetrating and distinctly warming Vata: serve it warm and add a li...

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