Name: Drumstick Leaves Stir Fry recipe by Vins Raj at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 3 Cups cleaned Drumstick leaves; 1 medium sized onion sliced; 1/4 Cup Par Boiled Rice; 1/4 cup grated coconut; 1/4 tsp cumin seeds; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 2 green chilies chopped; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp Urad dal; 1.5 tsp Oil; 1 tbsp rice flour

ABOUT Drumstick Leaves Stir Fry RECIPE

Moringa leaves are good source of protein and generously packed with amino acids and minerals. In this recipe I have added an ingredient which adds its taste to the dish.

Ingredients Serving: 3

3 Cups cleaned Drumstick leaves
1 medium sized onion sliced
1/4 Cup Par Boiled Rice
1/4 cup grated coconut
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
2 green chilies chopped
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp Urad dal
1.5 tsp Oil
1 tbsp rice flour

Instructions

In a pan, dry roast the rice to light brown color on medium flame.
Allow it to cool down to room temperature and transfer to the blender jar and grind to coarse powder.
In the same pan add 1/2 tsp of oil, to it add the green chilies, later add cumin seeds, once they get roasted , add the grated coconut.
Keep stirring till the coconut releases its aroma, now remove from heat. Make sure the coconut retains its original color. Once it cools , grind to a smooth paste by adding required water.
In a pan add remaining oil and splutter add mustard seeds, add urad dal. Now add sliced onion to it and saute until translucent
Add one and half cups of water, salt and turmeric powder. When the water starts to boil add the drumstick leaves and give a stir. Cook on medium flame for 5 minutes.
After the leaves get cooked, add the rice powder by sprinkling in small quantity with constant stirring, so that lumps aren’t formed. Reduce to low flame and cook for couple of minutes until water evaporates completely
Now add coconut paste and mix. Check for seasoning and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Serve piping hot Murungaikeerai Puttu with rice.

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