Moringa oleifera, or drumstick are the pods of the horse radish tree which were first cultivated in parts of Indian peninsula, Africa and the mediterranean. In India, the vegetable is quite a popular addition to many types of curries and broths. The long and dark-skinned pods of Moringa plants can grow upto 15 to 18 inches in length. The soft flesh inside the pod is ivory in colour and holds the seeds in hulls. The flesh of the pods is mildly bittersweet and can go well with a variety of different recipes specially Sambhar, soup and curries. Moringa is fairly rich in nutrients like beta carotene, vitamin C, iron and copper. Moringa is also cultivated for oil which is now being widely used in the skin care industry.