Method of Propagation: Seed and Vegetative propagation
Part used for Propagation: Seeds and Cuttings
Edible Parts
Edible Parts: Flowers, Fruits & Leaves
Can be Eaten Raw: Yes
Method of Consumption
Raw: Yes
Ripe: Yes
Both Raw & Ripe: Yes
Dangerous Form to Consume: N/A
As Food: Seeds can be eaten; fruits are known as "drumsticks" and are eaten; leaves are edible cooked or raw.
As Medicine: Applied externally to treat fever; paste is made and applied to skin disease and swelling. Bark decoction is used to treat worm infections
Cooking Without Prior Boiling: Yes
Boiling Before Cooking: Yes, Fruits
Pickling: N/A
Brining: N/A
Fermenting: N/A
Drying for later Consumption: N/A
Overall Method: Drumsticks can be made into sabji or soup; leaves can be used as a garnish.
Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits
Nutritional Benefit: Good source of protein and vitamin B6.
Medicinal Benefit: N/A
Tribal Wisdom
Tribal Wisdom: Applied externally to treat fever; paste is made and applied to skin disease and swelling.
Recipes / Usage
Tribal Recipe / Usage: Drumstick bhaji:
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Add onions and sauté. Add chopped tomatoes and sauté until tender. Stir in turmeric powder and green chili. Add water and chopped drumstick pieces, season with salt, and cook covered on low heat for 15 minutes until drumsticks are tender. Sprinkle grated coconut and mix.
