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Long, slender, and packed with extraordinary nutrition, Fresh Drumsticks — known as Murungakkai in Tamil, Munaga Kaaya in Telugu, and Sahjan in Hindi — are the pods of the celebrated Moringa tree. Revered in Ayurveda and beloved in South Indian cooking, drumsticks bring a distinctive earthy sweetness and a wealth of health benefits to every dish. Find them in our Everyday Vegetables collection or explore all fresh produce in Fresh Foods.
Drumsticks are the soul of a great Sambar — cut into 3–4 inch pieces and simmer with tamarind, toor dal, and spices. They are equally at home in Drumstick Curry with coconut milk, Moringa Soup, and Drumstick Rasam. To eat, bite the pod and scrape out the soft, flavourful flesh inside with your teeth — the outer skin is fibrous and not eaten. Drumstick leaves are also edible and highly nutritious.
Store fresh drumsticks in the refrigerator, loosely wrapped. Use within 3–5 days for best flavour. They can be cut and frozen raw for up to 2 months — add directly to curries from frozen.
Q: What are the health benefits of drumsticks (moringa pods)?
A: Drumsticks are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, calcium, iron, and antioxidants. They have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties and support heart, bone, and immune health.
Q: How do I eat drumsticks?
A: Cook the pods in curries or soups, then bite and scrape out the soft inner flesh. The outer fibrous skin is not eaten.
Q: Can I use drumstick leaves?
A: Yes — moringa leaves are highly nutritious and can be added to dals, stir-fries, and soups, or dried and used as a supplement.
