Charoli, a nutty seed touted for its sweet and salty taste, is one such ingredient that is commonly found stacked in most Indian kitchen cabinets. The seeds are often considered as a substitute for almonds and are used extensively for making delicious cuisines and mouth-watering sweets during many festivals. It can be a valuable addition to your regular spices in the kitchen!

Benefits

The holistic science of Ayurveda classifies this seed as an absolute remedy for several health conditions including headache, respiratory disorders, mouth ulcers, cough, skin rashes, infertility and constipation.

Be it the seeds or nuts, kernels, fruits, root, oil or gum, each and every part of the charoli plant has immense therapeutic properties and is extensively used for formulating several traditional medicines.

Chironji seeds are a pretty good source of protein. With a relatively low-fat content and calorific value, these nutty seeds are a great addition to the daily diet.

It has a pretty impressive fibre content which makes digestion easier.

The host of healthful nutrients include vitamin B1, B2 and C as well as niacin. It also contains minerals like iron, calcium and phosphorus.