Panangkilangu (Palm Sprouts)

Palmyra Sprout ( Panangkilangu in Tamil) is an underground sprout of the Palmyra palm. They are cultivated in the states of Tamilnadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar. The palm tree is called Karpaga virutcham which means keep giving.

Yeah, The legendary palm tree is the reason behind palm sugar, pathaneer ( also called sweet toddy, a natural delicious beverage to beat the summer). The leaves are used to make the roof of the house and a fibre broom, making fibre ropes and delicious things like long (palm fruit) and panangkilangu!

Panangkilangu is one of the oldest fibre-rich foods found in Southern India. They can be eaten by roasting or boiling with a pinch of salt and can be eaten raw too. The fibre content in the snack reduces hunger and prevents overeating.

People who have brought up in villages are very fond of panangkilangu. Their season is mainly from January to March.

These sprouts have also hidden fantastic nutritional properties to make you surprised!

Rich In Fibre :

Panangkilangu is a loaded source of fibre content. It is probably best known for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation by normalizing the bowel movements. Fibre is a type of carbohydrates which your body can’t digest or absorb which helps to lower blood cholesterol and lowers glucose levels by keeping you full for a long time and preventing overeating. The study suggests that increasing your dietary fibre intake reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and even cancers.

Rich in Calcium:

This contains a significant amount of calcium which is very essential for muscle contraction, building strong bones and teeth. This prevents age-related bone disorders such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis etc.

Low In Glycemic Index :

The glycemic index is a relative ranking of carbohydrates in foods according to how they affect blood glucose levels. Foods with a low glycemic index get digested slowly inside the body, absorbed and metabolised. It causes a lower and slower rise in blood glucose according to the adjusted insulin response. This is a very suitable food for blood glucose.

High Protein Content:

Palmyra sprouts are a good source of protein. Everybody would know that protein is an important component of every cell in the body. Your body uses proteins to build and repair tissues. You also use proteins to make enzymes, hormones and other body chemicals. Unlike fat and carbohydrates, the body doesn’t store proteins and there is no reservoir for proteins. So, eating this protein rich food helps you to keep your protein levels good.