Drumstick
सहजन
Drumstick (murungakkai/sahjan) is the long, ridged pod of the Moringa tree — one of the most nutritious vegetables in Indian cuisine. Used in sambar (essential), drumstick curry, drumstick soup, and Sindhi kadhi. The pulpy interior is eaten by scraping — the fibrous shell is not eaten. Exceptionally rich in nutrients and anti-inflammatory compounds.
Ayurveda view: warming nature — calms Vata and Kapha, increases Pitta.
Also known as
- Banglaসজনে ডাঁটা
- Gujaratiસરગવો
- Kannadaನುಗ್ಗೆಕಾಯಿ
- Malayalamമുരിങ്ങക്ക
- Marathiशेवगा
- Odiaମୁନଗ
- Punjabiਸਹਜਣ
- Tamilமுருங்கைக்காய்
- Teluguమునగ కాయ
- Urduسہانجنا
These names are machine-written. Local words may differ a little.
