Drumstick Multani Preparation

  Drumstick  Multani Preparation

There is a tree all parts of which can be utilised. It is  a tree with multifarious uses. Right from its bark and seeds to its leaves,flowers and the fruit all are  consumed.The tree is known as Drumstick tree. It is grown every where in India. Since it is  grown in  most parts of the country, it is relished all over the country.  Whereas in  northen India its fruit and flowers are  taken , in the South the leaves are also taken.Very tasty pickles can be made with its tender  fruit.The bark is used for medicinal  purpose. It is medically efficient. It is rich in important  minerals,    vitamins and is an anti oxidant. 

   Today I am presenting a recipe for the preparation of drumstick flowers subzi. This  recipe is particularly  made by the people of Multan. Some  youngsters in the family have requested me to  post some Multani dishes  which used to be  prepared by the elders and  which are now forgotten . To keep the Multani tradition alive, I have already posted recipes of Doli ki Roti and Kadhai Wali Subzi in my earlier  posts.  Today I propose to record a recipe of Drumstick flowers, or Swanjana ke phool ki subzi.

Ingredients

1. Swanjana flowers, preferably  buds  250 gms

2 .Peas       1/2 cup

3 Onions     2

4. Tomatoes  2

4 Salt,Red chili powder, Turmeric powder,Amchur powder(mango powder)

Dhania powder.

5.Cooking oil    5 tbsp

6. Besan         1 tbs

7.Curd        1/4 cup

Method of preparation

Wash the Swanjana flowers and boil  them   with  salt.After it is boiled, throw the water and boil once  again. Squeeze  the flowers  very well.Keep aside. Heat oil and add chopped onions. Saute   for   a few minutes and add the chopped tomatoes.Roast for some time.Add the peas.Cover the peas for a couple of minutes.Then add the squeezed swanjana.Now  add salt and other spices. Stir it well.Next ,in  a 1/4 cup of curd  add 1 tbsp besan,Mix the besan and curd very well and pour it in  the swanjana. Keep stirring  till it integrates with the vegetable.Remove from the fire.  This vegetable can be taken with parantha or chapatti's.

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  1. To make chapatis or paranthas soft,add a little milk or cream(malai) to the flour before kneading.

  2.To slice a very soft  bread  evenly, slightly warm the knife on a flame before cutting. The slices will  be neatly cut.

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