Protien Rich Drumstick Curry

Protien Rich  Drumstick Curry

A spicy and tangy drumstick/ Mungna curry made in an onion-tomato gravy. This curry has a garlicky flavour and tastes great with steamed rice or parathas. Drumsticks also contain nutritional benefits and cure many ailments. Its stems, leaves and seeds are known to have medicinal properties. Drumsticks are also rich in proteins, minerals and vitamins



Ingredients:

• 4-5 Drumsticks (scrap and cut into 2" pieces)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• A pinch of asafoetida
• 5-6 garlic pods (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon green chili (chopped)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 2 tomatoes (finely chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder     
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder        
• 2  teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon jeera (cumin) powder
• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder /  garam masala
• 1 tablespoon coriander leaves (chopped)
• Salt to taste
• Jaggery to taste (about 1 tbsp.)

Method:

1) Boil one cup of water, add a little salt and add drumstick pieces and cook until soft. Drain the extra water from the drumsticks and put aside.
2) Heat oil in a kadai/pan and add mustard, cumin seeds and a pinch of asafetida. Add chopped green chilies and garlic and saute for awhile.
3) Now add chopped onion and saute again until they turn translucent. Add chopped tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until it becomes mushy and seperates from the oil.
4) Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, jeera powder and garam masala and saute for awhile.
5) Now add cooked drumsticks and mix well.  Add about 1/2 cup of water (drained). Add salt and jaggery and cook for 2 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves.
6) Serve hot with hot steamed rice or chapatis/parathas.