Drumstick Curry

Ingredients

• 2 drumsticks
• 1 tbs – tamarind pulp
• 1/2 cup Freshly grated coconut-
• 2 – green chilies
• 1 inch – grated Ginger
• 1 tsp – cumin seeds
• 1 tbs – Jaggery powder
• 2 tbs – Oil
• 1 tsp – mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
• 1 tsp – red chili powder
• 1 tsp – coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp – cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp – garam masala
• 1 tsp – goda masala
• 10 – curry leaves
• Finely chopped coriander for garnishing
• 1/2 tsp – Salt to taste(as required)

Steps

1. Rinse the drumsticks with water well. Peel lightly and chopped it into 3 to 4 inches long.
2. Steam the drumsticks in microwave high for 10 minutes.
3. If it is tender steam for 5 minutes. Make a smooth and fine paste of freshly grated coconut,green chillies, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and grated ginger.
4. Heat the oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds once crackers and cumin seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida, turmeric powder and saute.
5. Add ground paste and stir it. Add red chilli powder, coriander seed powder,cumin seed powder. Mix well.
6. Add garam masala, goda masala. Mix it. Now add tamarind pulp.add water to adjust the consistency.
7. Mix well. Now add salt and jaggery.
8. Add steamed drumsticks.cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
9. Lastly add kasoori methi and finely chopped coriander leaves.
10. Serve it with steamed rice or khichdi.
11. Adjust the spices and seasonings as required.