Drumstick kootu is something mom prepares. This is her original recipe and many people dont prepare this type of kootu.
Ingredients:
3 Medium size Murungakkai/drumstick
1 Large Onion (finely Chopped)
3-4 Chillies (slit)
5 Pods Garlic(finely Chopped)
2 Sprigs Curry leafs
Coriander fist full(finely chopped)
1/4 Cup Pigeon peas
1/4 Tsp Asafoetida
2 Dried Red Chillies
1/4 Tsp Mustard Seeds, Black Gram, Cumin
1/2 Tsp Chilly powder, Coriander Powder
1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder
Fresh Lime (optional)
4 Tbsp Oil
Salt to taste.
Step 1:
- Wash and pressure cook the pigeon peas to a mushy consistency.
- Chop the murungakkai into large pieces and wash twice.
- Boil 3 cups of water with 1/2 tsp salt in a pot add the chopped murungakkai and cook till well done.
Step 2:
- Allow the cooked vegetable to cool on a plate reserve the vegetable stock for later.
- Open the murungakkai and scoop out the cooked meaty flesh and seeds with the help of a spoon reserve in a bowl.
Step 3:
- Heat a wok with 3 tbsp oil add 1 sprig curry leaf ,onion, garlic and chilies fry till onion goes transparent .
- Add a pinch of asafoetida and fry the onion.
- Add the chilly powder, coriander powder and turmeric to the onion and fry for a minute.
- Add the scooped vegetable to the onion masala and fry a bit .
- Add the reserved broth and salt cover and allow to boil for 10 minutes on a low flame.
Step 4 :
- Add the cooked dhal to the boiling curry and allow to boil for 2 more minutes.
- Heat a fry pan with 1 tbsp oil add the mustard seeds,cumin, black gram and red chillies with a pinch of asafoetida fry a bit.
- Add the seasoning to the curry mix well garnish with curry leafs, coriander and few drops of lime juice. serve hot with steamed rice...Enjoy..:)
Recipe Video Demo :)
