Exposure to sunlight or dietary intake of vitamin D increases serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D. 25-hydroxyvitamin D constitutes the major circulating form of vitamin D, and the sum of 25-hydroxyvitamin D2 and 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 levels in serum is used as an indicator of vitamin D nutritional status (3).
The hindi name of Drumstick is Sahjan. It is associated to the Moringaceae family and native to the Himalayas. Drumstick is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, proteins, calcium and potassium. It is used in preventing Malnutrition among infants and nursing mothers. It provides strength to the body and treats Malnutrition. It contains high amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc and Beta Carotene.
Procedure. 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Rinse chicken drumsticks and trim any excess fat. Using a paper towel pat dry the drumsticks and place in a baking pan. (Glass Pyrex preferred). 3. In a bowl combine onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt and black pepper and mix thoroughly.. Coat each drumstick with the seasonings. 5. Place on bakers rack on top of a sheet pan. Put aluminum foil on top of sheet pan to minimize clean up. 6. Place baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Baste and turn drumsticks every 10 minutes. Internal temperature of the drumsticks should be 185*F.