Drumstick Leaves Majige Huli / Mor Kolumbu

Drumstick tree is the most nutrient tree in the world, its root,bark,leaves,flowers and pods can cure more than 300 diseases (according to Ayurveda) . "Drumstick" tree (moringa oleifera) is an "all-natural multi-vitamin” and a natural energy booster and its leaves contain high amounts of Vitamin A (four times more than carrots), Vitamin C (seven times more than oranges), protein (twice that of milk), iron(three times the iron of spinach) calcium (four times more than milk) and potassium (triple the amount in bananas) and are low in fat and carbohydrates.The leaves and pods are highly effective in preventing/reversing vision related problems and respiratory ailments, especially in children.

The juice from the moringa leaves is believed to stabilize blood pressure, the flowers are used to cure inflammations, the pods are used for joint pain, the roots are used to treat rheumatism, and the bark can be chewed as a digestive and the gum that exudes from the stem is used to treat headaches

Drumstick info courtesy http://indiacuisine.blogspot.com/2006/02/whb-moringa-tree-drumstick-leaves-soup.html

Drumstick leaves do bring some fond memories back. Growing up it was not available where I lived but used to enjoy it whenever i visited my grandparents. My in-laws had a tree in their backyard too. Strange to say I have never seen anyone selling these leaves, when ever these leaves were needed it was available fresh in the backyard. My mother - in - law saw these leaves in chinese store here and she got it home. Since it had a different name we were still not sure if they were the right kind of leaves but we still braved it and were very happy to have finally found the leaves in the US. The classic way of eating this is to top them over Adai. After reading the nutritious facts of the leaves I felt the need to use it regularly but running out of recipes thought of trying them in Majige Huli. Not bad...Not bad at all

Ingredients

Drumstick leaves - 3 cups

Buttermilk - 2 cups

Toor Dal - 1 tsp

Channa Dal - 1 tsp

Methi seeds - 1/2 tsp

Dhania - 1 tsp

Ginger 1/2 inch

Green Chillies - 2 (adjust as per taste)

Grated coconut 2 tsp

Turmeric and salt

Method

Soak Toor dal, Channa dal and methi seeds for an hour or till they become soft. Take 1/2 tsp oil in a pan fry channa dal, toor dal, methi seeds, dhania, ginger and green chillies till the raw smell has gone. Add coconut to this mixture and grind to a fine paste. Mix this paste to butter milk, mix well without lumps. Now take oil in a pan add the drumstick leaves add little water and cook for about 2-3 minutes till the leaves cook. Add the buttermilk, turmeric and salt mix well. Keep stirring this mixture and cook it in medium/low flame for a few more minutes. Serve hot with Rice and your favorite vegetable.