Moringa Oleifera or as we most commonly know it as the 'Drumstick' plant is a native of India. Almost every other neighborhood has at least one of these beauties. Popular for it's edible leaves, fruits and the delectable flowers too.
Absence of any requirement of fertilizer /pesticide in the development of this tree makes it even more popular in today's world. Propagated by branch cuttings as well as seeds, it requires almost negligible care. Turning into a beauty when mature, it imparts aesthetic pleasure along with various health and medicinal benefits.
Rich in antioxidants, protection against arsenic poisoning, cancer, anemia, kidney stones, high blood pressure, thyroid problems, asthma, chronic headaches, ulcers are among the benefits from this wonderful gift from heaven.
Moringa flowers are small and creamy white colored. The younger the flowers are when picked, the tastier they turn out. One has to be very careful while picking them, for as with any other flower, these too are quite delicate and tend to fall off with even the slightest touch.
Apart from other medicinal benefits, these flowers are also rich in amino acids, calcium and potassium. The juices in them help reduce inflammation as well as muscle spasms. Being a good cure for cold, they are used to prepare tea in many places.
Add it to your salad, fry them in oil, add them to any dish or simply sip it as a brewed tea !! The benefits will be yours to reap ;) .
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Cup Drumstick Flowers (can include baby drumsticks also)
- 1 Medium Sized Onion, thinly sliced
- 3-4 Garlic Cloves, minced roughly
- 1 Medium Tomato, chopped finely
- 1 Green Chilly (or more as per taste)
- 1 Tsp Panchphutan
- Salt, as per taste
- Turmeric, a pinch
- In a pan, heat about a tablespoon of oil. Add panchphutan and let them splutter.
- Add minced garlic and let it sizzle for about half a minute or till it starts to change colour. Add sliced onions,salt and turmeric. Saute till translucent. Then add tomatoes and saute till pulpy.
- Add the drumstick flowers. Mix well. Saute on high till well cooked.
- Serve hot as a side dish.
