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Sajana saaga pithou bhaja

Drumstick leaves fritters Drumstick leaves notice several uses in Odia cuisine as they are versatile and might be incorporated within the diet in many ways.      It is known as Sajana Saaga in Odia. The southern part of Odisha is called Munika saaga; munika is a long fruit. The munika name is because of the shape, just like a sharp nail.    Drumstick leaves are little, tear-drop shaped with leaflets that are feathery, smooth, bright green, thick, and firm usually in tripinnate structure.   These are slightly bitter in taste having a horseradish-like burning sensation. While cooking, it releases a distinct grassy scent.  But drumstick leaves are a superfood for blood pressure, diabetics, and weight loss, and though they're full of iron, they're good for pregnant women. So it's always better to add anything mild to your diet once. Ingredients..... Make a batter of.... ½ cup rice flour 1 tsp jeera ½" ginger Grind into fine paste 1 bunch Drumstick leaves 1 tbls