Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Drumstick pods, cut into lengths | 520 g | Pungent, Bitter, Sweet · Heating |
 Tomato, chopped | 140 g | Sour, Sweet · Heating |
 Tamarind pulp | 14 g | Sour, Sweet · Heating |
 Coriander seeds | 6 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 4 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Turmeric | 2 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger, grated | 5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 260 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash, trim, and cut the drumstick pods cut into lengths and chopped tomato into even pieces.
- Warm the ghee in a wide pan; bloom the cumin seeds and ginger, then add turmeric.
- Add the vegetables and tamarind pulp, coriander seeds; turn them carefully through the seasoning.
- Sprinkle in the water and rock salt, cover, and cook on low heat until tender but not waterlogged.
- Uncover for the final minutes, folding gently until excess moisture evaporates and the seasoning clings.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (South Indian drumstick curry tradition)
Drumstick Curry is a softly cooked, moderately seasoned vegetable dish. Vata: cook it fully and add a touch more ghee. Pitta: keep chilies absent and favor coriander. Kapha: reduce fat and leave the finish drier.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Drumstick Curry
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (243g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 46 kcal | 113 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.8 g | 16.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 5.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | 2.3 g |
| Total Fat | 2.2 g | 5.3 g |
| Calcium | 28.1 mg | 68.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.76 mg | 1.86 mg |
| Magnesium | 31.4 mg | 76.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 37.2 mg | 90.5 mg |
| Potassium | 311 mg | 757 mg |
| Sodium | 185 mg | 450 mg |
| Zinc | 0.33 mg | 0.80 mg |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Manganese | 0.22 mg | 0.54 mg |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 1.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 77.6 mg | 188.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 24.0 µg | 58.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.18 mg | 0.43 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.4 µg | 3.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.48 mg | 1.18 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 26.0 µg | 63.3 µg |
| Choline | 1.9 mg | 4.5 mg |
