Drumstick soup

Servings: 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes.
Boiling time: 10-12 minutes.
Seasoning time: 4-5 minutes.
Total time: 27 minutes.

Nowadays we enjoy soup everyday; soup lends a punch to energy levels, low in fat and high in fiber.

“Drumstick soup/Moringa Soup” is a nourishing, flavorful, and health-boosting dish made from the moringa pods of the moringa tree, often called the “miracle tree” for its incredible nutritional value.

In Tamil culture, there’s a saying that using moringa every day helps maintain youthfulness, and it’s common to find a moringa plant in almost every houses.

Inspired by this tradition, I also use moringa in many ways, and turning it into a warm, comforting soup has become one of my favorites. Light yet packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, this soup is not only wholesome but also a delicious way to enjoy the benefits of this wonderful plant.

In my kitchens; I prepared many recipes like Moringa chi bhaji, Tender Drum Stick Do Pyaza, Tender Drum Stick Chokha, Drum Stick Pulp Ki Sabji, Tender Drum Stick and Potato Sabji, Tender Drum Stick and Potato in Mustard Sauce, Drum Stick in Mustard Sauce, Drum Stick and Potato Sabji, Tender Drum Stick Pickle, etc.

moringa finds its way into sambars, stir-fries, chutneys, and soups, reflecting both its versatility and its cultural importance. Moringa soup, in particular, is cherished for its ability to nourish and energize, making it perfect for all ages. Served as a starter or a light meal, it’s a bowl of wellness rooted in tradition.

Yesterday I prepared ‘drumstick soup’, which was utterly delicious and delighted our mood. The good thing is that here I used drumstick pulp as main ingredient. Soup is considered healthiest hot drink around the world.

Ingredients:

Drum stick: 2-3 no.
Onion: 1 no. (Medium size)
Tomato: 2 no. (Medium size)
Ginger: 2” piece
Green chilli: 1 no. (Optional)
Bay leaf: 1 no.
Water: 5 cup
Salt: ½ teaspoon
White rock salt: ½ teaspoon
Black rock salt (Kala namak): 2 pinch
Black pepper powder: ½ teaspoon

Seasoning:

Butter: 2 tablespoon (as per taste)
Drumstick: 1 no.

Preparation:

Take Drum stick, cut into centre and scoop out the pulp shown as photo. Keep aside.
Peel off and slice onion, tomatoes, ginger and chilli. Keep aside.

Method:

Put drumstick pulp, chopped tomatoes, ginger, onion, bay leaf, white rock salt, salt in pressure cooker; place cooker on maximum heat, bring it to full cooking pressure, reduce to lower flame and cook for 2-3 minutes. Allow cooker be cool.
After cooling roughly grind it in mixer grinder for few seconds, pass this through soup sieve. Discard the residue.
Reheat soup; add kala namak and fresh ground black pepper.

Seasoning:

Take a small fry pan, put butter and add drumstick pulp, stir fry on medium flame till it is done.
Spread this fried drumstick pulp over prepared soup.
Drumstick Soup is ready to serve. Serve hot.