{"product_id":"drumsticks","title":"Drumsticks Per Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh drumsticks (sahjan \/ moringa pods) are the long, ridged pods essential for sambar — you cannot make proper South Indian sambar without them. The eating experience is uniquely Indian: you scrape the soft, flavorful interior with your teeth and discard the fibrous outer shell. If that sounds strange, try it once and you will understand why people are devoted to this vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSambar Is Not Sambar Without These\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh drumstick pods (sahjan \/ moringa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential for authentic sambar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso for drumstick curry, avial, dal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrape the soft interior to eat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCut into 3-4 inch pieces and add to sambar during cooking. Also excellent in avial, dal, and drumstick curry. To eat: bite gently, scrape the soft interior with your teeth, discard the fibrous outer shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy can I not just eat the whole pod?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe outer shell is too fibrous. You scrape the soft pulp from inside with your teeth — it is a learned skill that South Indians master as children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as moringa?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — drumstick is the pod of the moringa tree (Moringa oleifera). The leaves are also nutritious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I pick good drumsticks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirm, dark green, and snap cleanly when bent. Avoid limp, yellowing, or very thick pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFresh produce — seasonal availability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fresh Produce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49001791717603,"sku":"62983664","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/Drumsticks.jpg?v=1781244355","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/drumsticks","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}