Drumstick or Sajiwan

The drumstick is a fairly common vegetable grown all over India and Nepal. This food is a good source of Protein, Zinc.This food is high in Cholesterol and Sodium. It is antibacterial and a wonderful cleanser. Nutritionally, drumstick pods and leaves are of great value as sources of acrotene, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin C. The leaves, flowers and fruits of drumstick which are used as vegetable have great nutritional value. I love this curry as it has lots of flavors .I often collect from Machhimarket area of Govindpuri as they also provide extra things like fish, mustard sauce,posto,raw banana,chalta tenga,niboo tenga,jalpai,amarah and lati of Taro leaf or root of Taro ,the mixed veggies with drumstic,lentil with drumstic or any recipe of drumstic has lots of flavor in it.I have been observing my dad bringing regularly this veggie for lunch .

Ingredients :
Drumstick : 2, peeled cut in finger Potato : 2, small
Pumpkin : 100 gms
Mustard seeds : 1 tsp.
Mustard paste : 1 tsp.
Poppy seeds paste : 1 tsp.
Green chilli paste : 1 tsp.
Turmeric powder : 2 tsp.
Sugar a pinch
Salt to taste
Mustard oil : 11/2 tbsp
Method :
Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds when seeds are crackel then add drumstick, pumpkin,potato,salt and turmeric powder, cook till vegetables become half tender.

Now add mustard-poppy seeds, green chilli paste, salt, sugar and turmeric powder, mix well with vegetable.

Add one cup of warm water, increase heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook covered till it forms a thickish gravy, approx 10-12 mins.

Finally serve with hot steamed rice.