Step 1

Separate the leaves from the stalks and wash thoroughly in enough water, drain the leaves in a colander to remove water thoroughly.

Step 2

Boil potatoes. Do not make them mushy, peel the skin and cube them. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat a pan with oil, add cumin, mustard, dals, garlic and red chili. Fry till the dals turn golden. Add curry leaves and green chilies fry for 2 mins.

Step 4

Add boiled potatoes, salt, turmeric and fry for 3 to 4 mins

Step 5

Increase the flame to medium high. Add the leaves and fry till they wilt off. keep stirring and do not over fry to retain the nutrients.

Step 6

Serve drumstick leaves stir fry with rice and sambar or rasam.