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A classic Maharashtrian curry where tender drumsticks are simmered in a flavorful gravy made with roasted peanuts, coconut, and sesame seeds. It's a nutty, spicy, and slightly sweet dish that pairs perfectly with bhakri or chapati.
For 4 servings
Roast and Grind the Masala Paste (Vaatan)
Prepare the Curry Base

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A classic Maharashtrian curry where tender drumsticks are simmered in a flavorful gravy made with roasted peanuts, coconut, and sesame seeds. It's a nutty, spicy, and slightly sweet dish that pairs perfectly with bhakri or chapati.
This maharashtrian recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 276.12 calories per serving with 6.19g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Cook the Tomatoes and Spices
Combine and Simmer the Curry
Garnish and Serve
You can add potatoes or brinjals (eggplant) along with the drumsticks. Add them after sautéing the masala and cook until tender.
For a Jain or Sattvic version, skip the onion and ginger-garlic paste. The curry will still be flavorful due to the roasted masala base.
For a richer, creamier texture, you can add a tablespoon of cashew nuts while grinding the masala paste.
If you don't have Goda Masala, you can substitute it with a good quality garam masala, though the authentic Maharashtrian taste will differ slightly.
Drumsticks (moringa) are packed with Vitamin C, Vitamin A, iron, and calcium, which are essential for boosting immunity, improving vision, and strengthening bones.
The use of peanuts, sesame seeds, and coconut provides monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health and maintaining good cholesterol levels.
This dish is rich in dietary fiber from drumsticks, onions, tomatoes, and the ground masala paste, which aids in digestion, promotes gut health, and helps in maintaining a healthy weight.
Ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and garlic are known for their powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help reduce inflammation in the body.
One serving of this curry contains approximately 330-350 calories, primarily from the peanuts, coconut, and oil used in the gravy. The exact count can vary based on the specific ingredients and quantities used.
Yes, it is a nutritious dish. Drumsticks are a great source of vitamins C and A, iron, and calcium. The peanuts, coconut, and sesame seeds provide healthy fats, protein, and fiber, making it a well-rounded and wholesome meal.
To eat drumsticks, you hold a piece, put it in your mouth, and use your teeth to scrape off the soft pulp and seeds from the inside, then discard the tough, fibrous outer skin.
While Goda Masala provides a unique, authentic flavor, you can substitute it with regular garam masala. The taste will be different but still delicious. For a closer match, you can add a pinch of ground cinnamon and clove powder to your garam masala.
This recipe is naturally vegan as it does not contain any dairy or animal products. It is a plant-based curry.
You can store leftover Shevgyachya Shenganchi Bhaji in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. The flavors tend to become more intense the next day.