
Drumstick leaves is rich in nutrients and natural energy boosters. The leaves and buds can be rubbed in head for headache. It's also used to make porridge to treat fever. Moreover, it is good for anemia.

When I was pregnant my doctor emphasise me to include drumstick leaves and pulichakeerai. It's very good for pregnant ladies and lactating mothers. Sadly, we don't get it in shop all the time. Even though it takes a lot of time I always love to cook this. If you feel lazy to remove its leaves, have someone near by when you do this. You'll not feel bored. I love it a lot with Paruppu kuzhambu or Sambar. It really goes well with Paruppu Kuzhambu. Here is my recipe.
Murungai keerai Poriyal
Ingredients:
Murungaikeerai - 3 cups
Red chilli - 1
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Oil - 3 tblspn
Salt - to taste
To grind:
Coconut - 3/4 cup
Red chilli - 4
Shallots / Small onions - 10
Cumin - 1/4 tsp
Method:
Grind together the ingredients listed above "to grind" without adding water.
Remove the drumstick leaves from the stem, keep aside.
Heat oil in a wok, add mustard seeds. When it starts to splutter, add drumstick leaves. Stir well.
When the leaves get cooked add the ground coconut masala.
Add in salt to taste and combine everything well.
Simmer for 2-3 mins. Stir well occasionally.
Serve hot with Paruppu kuzhambu or sambar.
Note:
- You can add chopped onion at the beginning but grinding onions along with coconut will enhance its taste.
Pictorial:
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Keep all your ingredients ready |
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Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds |
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When mustards begin to crackle add broken red chillies |
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Grind coconut, onion, red chilli, cumin into a coarse paste without adding water |
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Add drumstick leaves and stir well |
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Add drumstick leaves and stir well |
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Add salt |
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When leaves get cooked, add ground coconut masala |
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Cook for 2 to 3 minutes |
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Its ready! |
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