Indian Leafy green -Drumstick leaves/Moringa leaves/Murungai keerai - Glossary- What are drumstick leaves?, Culinary uses of drumstick leaves in Indian cooking, How to purchase and store drumstick leaves?
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What is Moringa Leaves?/Drumstick Leaves Uses/Murungai Keerai Uses/Moringa Leaves Uses
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ABOUT - "DRUMSTICK LEAVES"
Moringa Oleifera, commonly known as Drumstick Tree or Moringa Tree, the Horseradish Tree in English, Murungai Maram in Tamil, Sahjan Patte in Hindi. It is an annual plant in the botanical family of Moringaceae. The drumstick tree is native to India and they are commonly grown in the home garden. The drumstick tree is grown for its edible leaves, flowers, and pods.
The drumstick tree is known for its various health benefits and has been used for centuries as a folk remedy. Drumstick leaves and pods are the drumstick tree's most commonly used parts. Drumstick leaves are loaded with a wide variety of nutrients and can be used in different ways like fresh leaves in curry dishes and stir-fries, dried and grounded in powdered form or as supplements.
In the picture - Drumstick Tree or Moringa Tree, Murungai Maram
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APPEARANCE OF DRUMSTICK LEAVES
Generally, drumstick trees are grown as small plants (chedi murungai in Tamil) and tree varieties (Maram murungai in Tamil). Drumstick leaves grow on a tree or as a small plant with drooping branches. The leaves are small in size, oval to obovate shaped, and vibrant green to light green smooth leaflets. The leaves grow in a tripinnate structure.
FEW INDIAN REGIONAL OR VERNACULAR NAMES OF DRUMSTICK LEAVES
Tamil name – Murungai keerai.
Telugu name – Munagaku.
Hindi name – Sahjan patte.
Punjabi name – Muniga.
Sanskrit name – Shobhanjana.
Kannada name – Nugge soppu.
Marathi name – Shevgyacha panache.
Goan name – Muskachi.
Malayalam name – Muringayila.
FLAVOUR OF DRUMSTICK LEAVES
Drumstick leaves have a grassy aroma and a mildly bitter taste. If drumstick leaves are overcooked, they become very bitter and unpalatable.
INDIAN CULINARY USES OF DRUMSTICK LEAVES
Drumstick leaves/Murungai keerai is a popular fresh ingredient and has been in use for centuries as a folk medicine in India.
In India, drumstick leaves are easily found in the backyard of many households. Drumstick leaves are most of the drumstick trees used very often in Indian cooking. They are traditionally served as an accompaniment to rice dishes.
Drumstick leaves are widely used in savoury dishes. They are added to a variety of curry dishes particularly dal-based dishes like SAMBHAR, SOUP, and KOTTU.
In the picture - Murungai Keerai Sambar Recipe/Drumstick Leaves Sambar Recipe
POPULAR SOUTH INDIAN RECIPESMURINGAYILA THORAN (KERALA CUISINE), MURUNGAI KEERAI RASAM (TAMIL CUISINE), MUNAGAKU PODI (TELUGU CUISINE), NUGGE SOPPU ROTTI, MURUNGAI KEERAI ADAI are some of the south Indian drumstick leaves dishes.
In the picture - Tirunelveli Special Kootanchoru Recipe
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POPULAR NORTH INDIAN RECIPES
In the picture - Tirunelveli Special Kootanchoru Recipe
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MUSKACHI BHAJI (GOAN DISH), SAJANA SAGA BHAJA (ODIA DISH), SHEVGYACHYA PANANCHI BHAAJI, SAHJAN PATTE KI PAKODA, SAHJAN PATTE SABJI are some of the north Indian drumstick leaves dishes.
In the picture - Murungai Keerai Poriyal Recipe/Drumstick Leaves Stir Fry Recipe/Pori Arisi Murungai Keerai Poriyal Recipe
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Drumstick leaves are cleaned, dried and grounded to powder form and later used in Tea and Health drinks.
Drumstick leaves are also popularly used while preparing ghee.
Murungai keerai is one of the healthiest leafy greens given to lactating mothers for healthy milk production.
Being the healthiest green we also must include drumstick leaves regularly in our diet. The above is some of the recipe ideas using drumstick leaves. You could innovatively use drumstick leaves in your cooking.
TIPS TO BUY AND STORE DRUMSTICK LEAVES
Drumstick leaves are easily available throughout the year from fresh green leaf vegetable sellers, any Indian organic store, and the online market.
When buying drumstick leaves, look for green colour leaves and avoid buying wrinkled, soggy, and yellow leaves.
How to store Drumstick leaves/Moringa leaves/Murungai keerai?
You can store drumstick leaves in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for 2-4 days. Before storing make sure there is no moisture present in them because if any moisture in them will wilt the entire bunch of leaves.
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