Drumsticks Gravy\ Shevgyachya Shengachi Bhaji

Drumsticks are a rich source of highly digestive proteins, calcium, iron, Vitamin C, and carotenoids. It purifies blood and lowers the blood sugar levels. It eases respiratory problems. It protects against infections. It aids in digestion.

I started this post with the health benefits of drumsticks. Most of us restrict drum sticks only to sambhars. But drumsticks can be used to prepare various kinds of gravies.

Below if a recipe of a sweet and tangy gravy prepared specially with drumsticks. Its definately worth a try for its ample health benefits and ofcoarse its awesome taste.

Ingriedients:
4 Drumsticks - cut into 1 inch long
1 Onion - finely chopped
Roasted Peanut powder - 2 tablespoon
Turmeric powder - one teaspoon
Chilli powder - one teaspoon
Garam Masala  - one teaspoon
Mustard seeds - half teaspoon
Cumin seeds \ Jeera - half teaspoon
Hing\ Asoefatida
Tamarind
Jaggery - 1 tablespoon
Oil - 1 tablespoon
Water - 1 cup
Salt
Corainder leaves - finely chopped

Procedure:
1. Take a kadhai and pour 1 tablespoon oil. Add mustard seeds. Once it splutters, add cumin seeds.
2. Next add hing and chopped onions.
3. Once the onion becomes translucent (golden brown), Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder and garam masala.
4. Next add the drumsticks and fry them for 2-3 mins.
5. Finally add one cup water and let it boil for 5 mins. Also add sufficient salt.
6. Add the roasted peanut powder, tamarind extract and jaggery and let it boil for another 5 minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped corainder leaves.

Serve with rice. It can be also served with roti with an additional side dish.