Appearance | Long, slender, cylindrical pods with a green outer skin |
Size | Typically 30–60 cm in length |
Shape | Long, thin, slightly curved pods |
Weight | 150 – 400 grams per pod |
Skin | Green to light brown (when mature) |
Color | Fresh pods are green; mature pods are brown |
Taste | Mildly sweet, slightly bitter, and earthy |
Texture | Crunchy, fibrous flesh with seeds inside |
Aroma | Fresh, herbal, slightly earthy |