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Ayurvedic Dravya · Regional · — kcal / 100g

Sangri (desert bean) Shami Phali

Also known as: khejri pods

Pods of the sacred khejri tree — protein-dense desert legume that grows where nothing else will.

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Sangri (desert bean) — Ayurvedic Regional & USDA Nutrition

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

Vāta: Mildly Increases (+1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Astringent, Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry, Rough
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Hemanta, Shishira · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Pods of the sacred khejri tree — protein-dense desert legume that grows where nothing else will.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Soak dried pods overnight, boil, then temper generously — desert cooking answers its dryness with oil.

Classical Provenance: Rajasthani tradition; shami in classical lists.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • ker-sangri with oil and spices (the fat is essential)
  • soaked in buttermilk before cooking

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: vata excess (dry preparations without adequate oil)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Sangri (desert bean)

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/2 cup cooked (80g):

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