26 January 2011

VEGETABLE



In Oriya/Odiya we call it "SAJANA", the botanical name is"MORINGA OLEIFERA".
All parts of tree are useful.The leaves are poor man's protein,Per100grams it contain^=7% protein,Minerals:2.3% , calcium:440mg, phosphorus:70mg.
The sticks are rich in fiber and mineral, iron,calcium and phosphorus.
The new generation do not like the taste of this wonderful vegetable saga and Drum stick soup.It's leaves and sticks have anti hypertensive properties.Photograph is of a six month old tree grown in my vegetable garden.

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