SONJNA Drumstick, A Miracle Tree

                                              Sonjna- Moringa oleifera. Drumstick Tree

                                                     Sonjna family - Moringaceae

                                                            Drumstick Flowers

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                                                              Drumsticks

                                                        Drumstick Leaves

DON'T SPARE THE DRUMSTICK

SONJNA : A Miracle  Tree ; Both the leaves and fruit of Drumstick are an astonishingly rich source of calcium, iron, vitamin B,  A and C (when raw) and of protein. An ounce of drumstick contains calcium equivalent of 4 glasses of milk, The vitamin C equivalent of 7 oranges, the potassium of three bananas and more than three times the  iron found in spinach. Sonjna pods are used to treat  Diabetes in W Africa and High blood pressure in India. Its glucoside compound contains antibiotic properties. The oil expressed from its seeds is used to sooth rheumatoid and gout pains. The oil does not go rancid or congeal in cold. Oil is also used for Salad dressing.

Introduction

Many of us traditionally add drum stick (sing) to our dals and sambars for flavour. But even as we enjoy them we have no idea how healthy drumstick (Moringa oleifera) are. An ancient herbal remedy for many health issues. The leaves of Moringa or drumstick plant are now making a comeback all over the world as a health aid, thanks to its many benefits

Bioactive compounds in Moringa leaves interact with the body's active molecules to bring about improvement in health. In particular, the leaves of Moringa are rich in nutrition, including vitamin B6 and C, Riboflavin, beta-carotene and magnesium. Here's what a regular dose of  Moringa leaf can do for  your body.

For your Heart

The Moringa leaves has anti-inflammatory properties that can help in dealing with heart disease and heart blockages.

For your Hypertension

The leaf powder has a compound called quercetin that naturally reduces blood pressure without side effects.

For Your Blood Sugar

Moringa leaves contain a compound that helps  the body maintain alkalinity. Many of the side effects of high blood sugar result from acid base imbalance.

For your Cholesterol

The Moringa leaf can regulate unbalanced cholesterol in the body.

For your Ulcer

blockages  When there is too much acid in the body, you often experience ulcers. The nutrient rich and body alkalising Moringa leaf powder helps counterbalance the  acid creatine effects of an unhealthy diet

Drumstick : A graceful soft wooded tree with an airy crown of fern like foliage and generous clusters of creamy flowers. Its fruits are the edible 'drumsticks' used in Sambar curry. One of the world's most useful plant. Season : Leaves start to fall in December or January, new foliage in late March. Sonjna leaves and fruits are astonishingly rich source of calcium, iron, vitamin B, A and C (when raw)  and of protein.  Flowers.: Flowers in Febravary March, sometimes twice a year. Flowers look as if they have 10 petals.. they are actually five petals, one of which stand upright, the other bent back, The other petal like structures are lobes of the flower cup. Leaves : have a complex compound structure, they are mostly twice feathered but the lowest side stalks are themselves feathered thus becoming three times feathered, Fruits : bean like, up to 50 cm long, with nine faint ribs, pale, green and tender at first, becoming dark green and firm. Fruit ripen in  April- March.

Drumstick Dal

Sambar with drumstick

Moringa  Leaves Dal

Moringa with Masoor Dal

Shevgyachya shenganchi amti or drumsticks curry 

Shevgyachya shenganchi amti or drumsticks curry is a unique spicy recipe of a Maharashtrian kitchen, made with simple ingredients that are easily available in your kitchen pantries such as onion, tomato, and toor dal or pigeon peas. In this recipe, just minimal things make this curry so tasty and mouthwatering. It is another healthy way to eat veggies.     

 Drumsticks are loaded with valuable minerals, healthy proteins and essential minerals making it a healthy food. It is high in nutrients and tasty in nature; it's the reason why should include drumsticks in the diet.

This curry goes well with steamed rice, chapati or bhakri. Drumstick is used in Sambar, lentils or in the form of soup but this recipe. Drumstick curry can be cooked in many ways, and all parts of India have their version of the curry.

Ingredients :

1. Drumsticks / शेवग्याच्या शेंगा

   
2. Toor Dal / Pigeon peas ½ cup
3. Veg oil 2 tbsp
4. Mustard seeds 1 tsp
5. Cumin seeds 1 tsp
6. Curry leaves
7. Onion 1 small, chopped
8. Tomato 1 small, chopped
9. Garlic 3 cloves
10. Ginger 11 g
11. Red chili powder 1 tbsp
12. Garam masala 1 tsp
13. Coriander powder 1 Tsp
14. Turmeric powder 1 Tsp
15. Asafoetida 1 pinch
16. Salt 1 Tsp
17. Coriander leaves ¼ cup

    
18. Water 3 to 4 cups

Instructions:

1. In a kadhai add ½ tbsp of oil, a pinch of asafoetida, ½ tsp turmeric powder and drumsticks and water cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a pressure cooker cook too dal or pigeon peas.
2. In a pan add oil, once oil is hot add mustard seeds, Cumin seeds, curry leaves, let them splutter and add chopped onion and saute till onion becomes slightly pink.
3. Now, add chopped tomatoes,

   

   ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and turmeric powder, salt saute for a few mins, cook the masala for a few minutes till it turns brown then add the drumsticks saute well, then add boiled toor dal and followed by water.
4. Let it simmer for a few minutes more, cook on a medium flame with the lid closed for 5 to 6 minutes.
5. Here, spicy, healthy and tasty drumsticks curry or shevgyachya shenganchi amti is ready to serve. Serve hot with rice, chapattis or Bhakris​. Enjoy!!!

Drumstick Flower Cutlet

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