Name: Saijan Ki Phali Masala...(Drumstick masala) recipe by Zeenath Fathima at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: Drumsticks 7 (cut into 3 pieces each); Onions chopped 2; Tomatoes chopped 2; Asafoetida a pinch; Red chilli powder 1 tbsp; Turmeric 1/2 tsp; Coriander leaves a handful; Garam masala 1 tsp; Cumin powder 1 tsp; Kasoori methi 2 tbsp; Oil 3 tbsp

ABOUT Saijan Ki Phali Masala...(Drumstick masala) RECIPE

A simple side dish with tomatoes and onions. Called as saijan ki phali in urdu, it is most popular in India and Pakistan. It is also very healthy. Goes well with moong dal khichdi or even plain rice. Kasoori methi added to it renders this curry an amazing flavour. It is my way of making it. You can very well skip kasoori methi if desired.

Ingredients Serving: 5

Drumsticks 7 (cut into 3 pieces each)
Onions chopped 2
Tomatoes chopped 2
Asafoetida a pinch
Red chilli powder 1 tbsp
Turmeric 1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves a handful
Garam masala 1 tsp
Cumin powder 1 tsp
Kasoori methi 2 tbsp
Oil 3 tbsp

Instructions

In a cooking pot, heat oil and add asafoetida. After a few seconds, add the chopped onions.
Saute them until light golden brown. Add the chopped tomatoes along with all the spices except garam masala.
Cover and cook until the tomatoes are done for about 5 minutes.
Now add the drumstick pieces and allow them to cook with some water added.
Cover and cook for about 12 to 15 minutes. Also add kasoori methi. Cook until the oil starts separating and the masala coats the drumsticks well.

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