Drumstick

Drumstick beans are also called Moringa beans. The beans are the unripe and green beans of the drumstick tree. The drumstick tree is a special tree because the tree is completely edible and nutritious from root to leaf.

Where does drumstick grow?

The Moringa tree is native to India and grows at the foot of the Himalayas. This tree has been a very important tree for many Indians for centuries. The tree grows not only in India but also in countries such as Pakistan, Mexico, parts of Asia and in southern parts of Africa. The tree can grow up to 12 meters tall and has strong roots, in the process it can survive a drought of several years.

The leaves, flowers and roots

The leaves of the Moringa tree are edible. Moreover, the leaves contain a lot of vitamins, minerals and proteins. They can be eaten both raw and cooked and fit perfectly into a healthy diet plan. The flowers of the Moringa tree are also edible and have a honey-like taste. The flowers are ideal for making a sweet tea. The roots of the Moringa tree contain medicinal values that can be used against various diseases.

The seeds and beans

The Moringa tree grows beans that grow as long as 60 centimeters. These beans contain seeds that are full of oil. This oil is mainly used in India for skin and hair care products. The oil keeps the skin young and shiny and in addition, the oil ensures that tangles do not have a chance in the hair. The beans are meaty and full of valuable nutritional values.

Where can you buy drumsticks?

Drumsticks can be bought in the Netherlands mainly in Surinamese, Asian and Turkish tokos/supermarkets. Since the drumstick belongs to the vegetable category, you can often find it on the vegetable shelf of the respective toko or supermarket.

Nutritional value

The Moringa tree contains a lot of medicinal powers that work against numerous diseases. The leaves, roots, beans and seeds are all edible and have medicinal benefits. Drumstick beans contain a lot of vitamins, minerals as well as protein. The Moringa tree is a source of vitamins, amino acids, proteins, beta-carotene and a variety of polyphenols.

Recipes with Drumstick

Besides being very healthy, Drumsticks also taste very delicious and are very versatile in cooking. You can prepare this vegetable in a lot of different ways: Boiling, baking, wok or raw. Below we highlight 5 recipes:

• Moringa curry
• Moringa Salad
• Moringa Smoothies
• Cooked Drumstick with Chicken Drumsticks
• Moroccan Moringa Salad

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