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Drumstick

Mild and slightly grassy, a little like asparagus. Firm pods with soft flesh inside. Scrape the flesh off the skin as you eat. Also called Sahjan, Murungakkai, Nugge.

Preparing it

Cut into 5 cm pieces and simmer until the flesh is tender, about 8 minutes.

Goes with

Sambhar, Lentils, Curry leaves, Coconut

Season

Best from February to May.

Storage

Wrap in paper and keep in the fridge. Use within 4 to 5 days.

Nutrition

A vegetable that adds fibre and vitamin C. Demo note.

Tradition

Drumstick is a classic sambhar vegetable in South Indian homes.

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By the BhumiSutra kitchen team. Updated 25 October 2026. All products and figures on this prototype site are demonstration data.