Murungai Keerai Porial ( Drumstick Leaves Stir Fry)

Preparation time : 20 minutes

Cooking time : 15 minutes

Number of servings : 6

Ingredients.  

1. Picked leaves of drumstick from twigs - 2 cups

2. Chopped onions - 2 

3. Garlic pods - 10 ( crushed )

4. Toor dal - 1/2 cup

5. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

6. Broken urad dal - 1 tsp

7. Red chillies - 3 

8. Chilli powder - 1/4 tsp

9. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

10. Oil - 1 tbsp

11. Curry leaves - 1 sprig

12. Grated coconut - 1 tbsp

13. Salt - to taste

Method :

1.Wash drumstick leaves thoroughly and rest it in a sieve to remove excess water.

2.Pressure cook toor dal with a quarter tsp of turmeric powder and half tsp of oil. Do not over cook the dal. 

3. Place a kadai on medium flame and add oil.

4. When oil becomes hot, add seasoning ingredients such as mustard, broken urad dal, red chillies and curry leaves. Allow mustard to crackle.

5. Add onions and crushed garlic and sauté till onions become slightly brown. Add chilli powder and sauté for a few seconds.

6. Then add drumstick leaves and sauté.

7 Add salt, sprinkle little water and mix.

8.Cover the kadai with a lid and cook till the greens are tender and water evaporates completely. Avoid over cooking ( over cooking will give a bitter taste )

9. Open the lid, add grated coconut and mix well.

10. Transfer into a serving dish and serve with sambar or curd rice.

Note :

    

A pinch of sugar can be added to enhance the taste. (Optional)