Dahi Saijan/Drumsticks in Curd Gravy

Ingredients

• 400 gm Drumsticks
• 2-3 tbsp Oil
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 dry Red Chilli
• 1 sprig Curry Leaves
• 1/8 tsp Asafoetida or Hing
• 1 large finely chopped Onion
• 2 chopped Tomatoes
• 1-2 slit Green Chillies
• 1 tsp Salt or to taste
• 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2 cups beaten Curd
• 2-3 tbsp chopped Coriander Leaves
• 1/2 tsp Garam Masala

Steps

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Also add curry leaves and asafoetida along with green and red chillies both. Next is to add sliced onions and saute until golden.
2. Add tomatoes and powdered spices. Cook until tomatoes soften.
3. Add lengthwise cut drumsticks. Mix well and cook until soft preferably covered on a medium high heat.
4. Lower the heat after it gets done. Add well-beaten curd and simmer gently for a few minutes. Do not cook for a long time after adding curd. Just simmer on a low to medium high heat for 4-5 minutes. That's it. Do not cover at this point.
5. Season with salt. Garnish with garam masala along with freshly chopped coriander leaves. And serve right away alongside steamed rice and rotis both. Enjoy!