Drumstick – 500g

In most of the world, a “drumstick” is a piece of chicken, but in India and Southeast Asia, you’re talking about the Moringa oleifera—the “Miracle Tree.” It gets its name because the long, ribbed seed pods look exactly like the sticks used by a drummer.

If the cucumber is “cool,” the drumstick is the undisputed nutritional powerhouse.

🌿 Why it’s a “Superfood”

The drumstick isn’t just a vegetable; it’s a pharmacy on a branch.

• Nutrient Density: Gram for gram, Moringa leaves and pods contain more Vitamin C than oranges, more Vitamin A than carrots, and more potassium than bananas.

• Medicinal History: It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

• Zero Waste: You can eat the pods, the leaves (often used like spinach), and the flowers. Even the seeds can be used to purify water!

The “Scrape and Eat” Technique

If you’ve never eaten a drumstick, the texture can be confusing. You don’t eat the woody outer skin. Instead:

1. The pod is simmered in a stew (like Sambar or Dal).

2. You pick up a piece, use your teeth to scrape out the soft, pulpy interior and the tender seeds.

3. You discard the fibrous outer shell.

It has a unique flavor: earthy, slightly sweet, and a bit like a more intense green bean.