Fresh moringa stalks, also known as drumsticks, are an essential vegetable in South Asian cuisine. They lend curries, dals, and especially sambar a unique, subtly nutty aroma. At Sairas Orient Market in Hamburg, you can find this authentic ingredient freshly harvested for your traditional dishes.
Fresh moringa twigs (drumsticks)
Fresh moringa pods, often called drumsticks internationally, are the long, distinctive green pods of the moringa tree. They are an essential ingredient in Indian, Sri Lankan, and throughout South Asian cuisine. The pods are characterized by a mild, subtly nutty, and slightly earthy aroma that harmonizes perfectly with intense spices. When gently cooked, the inner pulp becomes wonderfully soft, tender, and highly aromatic. Traditionally, the fibrous outer husk is not eaten whole, but rather sucked out during the meal. As a specialist in authentic Indian foods, Sairas offers you this indispensable vegetable in excellent quality for your home kitchen.
Use in South Asian cuisine
In traditional Asian cuisine, drumsticks are incredibly versatile, forming the flavor base and textural enrichment of many classic dishes. They are an absolute and indispensable ingredient in sambar , the world-famous and immensely popular South Indian lentil stew. Furthermore, they enhance numerous dals, clear soups, spicy stews, and rich vegetable curries.
To prepare moringa stalks perfectly, first wash them thoroughly and then cut them into pieces about five to eight centimeters long. Cook these pieces directly in your flavorful broths or sauces until tender. The delicate flesh of the stalks perfectly absorbs the intense aromas of spices such as turmeric, coriander, mustard seeds, and cumin during cooking. At Sairas, your preferred Hamburg Orient Market for Indian groceries and Persian specialties, you'll also find a selection of authentic spice blends to expertly complete your next culinary project.
Product details
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Ingredients
100% fresh moringa twigs (drumsticks).
Allergens
This product does not contain any notifiable allergens according to EU regulation.
Nutritional values (per 100 g)
| Calorific value |
155 kJ / 37 kcal |
| Fat |
< 0.5 g |
| hereof: saturated fatty acids |
< 0.1 g |
| carbohydrates |
approx. 8.0 g |
| of which sugar |
1.2 g |
| Dietary fiber |
approx. 2.5 g |
| protein |
approx. 2.5 g |
| Salt |
< 0.05 g |
