India, Jan. 14 -- Cold-weather eating often shifts toward warm, slow-cooked foods that support daily nourishment without feeling heavy. Moringa sambhar does exactly that by adding drumstick leaves to the regular sambhar prepared in many Indian homes. The result is a familiar dal-based dish that feels more nourishing in the colder months without altering its core flavour.

Moringa, known as the drumstick tree, has been grown in India for thousands of years, especially in South India, where its leaves and pods are used regularly. Historical food practices indicate that moringa leaves were added to lentil dishes, stews, and broths during seasonal changes. Sambhar provided a natural base for incorporating these leaves, as it already relies on...