Drumstick

Vegetable◎ Good year-round

Used in 4 of 203 cuisines (2%)

Drumstick is a long, slender pod vegetable known for its unique flavor and nutrient-rich profile.

Where it comes from

The drumstick — the long seed pod of the moringa tree — is a beloved vegetable of South India and Sri Lanka, where the fast-growing 'miracle tree' yields pod, leaf and flower.

In the kitchen

The fibrous pods are simmered into sambar, dals and curries; the tender pulp is scraped from the skin to eat.

Across cuisines

Drumstick, also known as moringa, is a long, slender pod vegetable used in South Asian and African cuisines. It is commonly added to curries, soups, and stews for its distinct flavor and nutritional benefits. The pods are typically cooked until tender, and the flesh is scraped out with the teeth while eating.