Drumstick Masala/ Murungakkai Masala

Step 1

Trim the ends of the drumstick, cut it into 1.5 inch long and set aside.

Step 2

Grind the ingredients under “to grind”. And set aside.

Step 3

Heat oil in medium heat, add cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and sauté for few seconds. Then add the mustard seeds, when it crackles, add the curry leaves and sauté well.

Step 4

Now add the garlic, onions, little salt and fry till golden brown. Add tomato and turmeric powder, and sauté well till it becomes soft and pulpy.

Step 5

Add drumstick, red chilli powder, coriander powder, little salt, ½ cup of water and cover and cook for few minutes until the drumstick turns tender. It took around 8 mins.(medium to low heat).

Step 6

When it cooked soft and has little water left inside, add the blended paste, jaggery and with little water if it is already dry. Or just add the blended paste with no water. (check salt at this stage)

Step 7

Let it cook till it becomes semi dry. Switch it off and garnish with some chopped coriander leaves.