Fresh Drumstick Moringa Pods 500g

Description

Fresh moringa pods, known as Drumstick, Moringa Pods, Drumstick Pods, Murungakkai, or Sahjan, are the fruits of the moringa oleifera tree – Moringa oleifera – and are a traditional ingredient in the cuisine of India and other South Asian countries. The term "drumstick" refers to the characteristic appearance of the long, narrow, and stiff pods, which can reach considerable length. They should not be confused with moringa leaves or powdered moringa – in this case, the product is fresh, whole pods intended for culinary use. They are especially popular in South Indian cuisine, where the term murungakkai is found, among others, in Tamil cuisine. Moringa pods have a distinctive plant-like flavor, and after proper heat treatment, their interior becomes soft. The outer, fibrous part of a mature pod can remain hard even after cooking, so the way of eating differs from typical bean pods. Before preparation, moringa should be thoroughly washed, the ends cut off, and sliced crosswise into shorter segments suitable for the dish being prepared. The pods are most often boiled or stewed directly in sauce, soup, or curry. After cooking, the soft pulp inside can be separated from the fibrous outer part while eating; the hard skin of mature pods is usually not consumed. Drumstick is a particularly well-known ingredient in sambar, a South Indian dish based on legumes, vegetables, tamarind, and spices. Moringa Pods are also used in curries, dals, soups, and stewed vegetable dishes. They pair well with lentils, tomatoes, onions, coconut, tamarind, chili, turmeric, cumin, mustard, and curry leaves. In Indian cuisine, the pods can be prepared both as one of several ingredients in a dish and as its main vegetable element. The degree of fibrousness depends on maturity – younger pods are usually more tender, while older ones can be noticeably tougher and require longer cooking. Due to the natural nature of the fresh product, individual pods may vary in length, diameter, shade of green, degree of curvature, hardness, and maturity. These differences are natural and may affect the time needed to cook the product.