Drumsticks (Moringa)
Ingredients
2
Drumsticks
(Moringa)
3 Tbsps
Besan
1 cup
Water
1 tsp
Ground coriander/cumin mix
1 tsp
Lemon juice
(substitute 1 tbsp plain yogurt)
¾ tsp
Salt
(or to taste)
2 tsps
Ginger
(crushed)
½ tsp
Green chilies
(crushed, or to taste)
2 tsps
Gor
¼ tsp
Turmeric
Instructions
1
Wash the drumsticks and cut into 2 inch pieces.
2
Pressure cook in 2 cups of water for 3 whistles (9 minutes in IP).
3
Let cool before opening.
4
Gently split and remove large seeds from the drumsticks, keeping the pulp intact.
5
In a saucepan, heat oil on medium for tempering and add mustard seeds.
6
When crackled add besan and stir-fry on very low heat.
7
Stir continuously until it begins to darken.
8
Slowly and gradually add water, keep stirring using a whisk to prevent and remove any lumps.
9
Add all the seasonings and stir.
10
Simmer for a couple of minutes to thicken then add the drumsticks.
11
Simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.
12
If the gravy is too thick, add hot water as needed.
13
Serve with roti.
Tempering
Ingredients
2 Tbsps
Oil
½ tsp
Mustard seeds
⅛ tsp
Asafoetida
(hing)