African local seasoning or condiment used in soups and stews.
 
Globally, it is referred to as African locust bean.
 
Ogiri, normally do have a distinctive smell that will cove the whole room when open, ( that does not mean is bad, is just its nature ).
 
Aromatic flavor when add to pot of soup or stew.
 
Invariably rich in protein and carbohydrate.
 
It is neatly prepared.
 
Can be used to prepare oha soup, vegetable soup, bitter leaves soup, egusi soup and more.