Posted on
19 August 2013
by
Anjana Chaturvedi
Drumstick Curry [1]
Drumstick Curry
Ingredients
Drumsticks-3
Tomato,chopped-3
Green peas,boiled -1/2 cup
Green chilies,chopped-1 tsp
Ginger- chopped-1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Chili powder-3/4 tsp
Coriander powder- 1 tsp
Sugar-1/2 tsp
Yoghurt- 2 tsp
Salt- to taste
<strong>Tempering:</strong>
Cooking oil- 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida- 1/3 tsp
Curry leaves- 8
Preparation Time
15
Cooking Time
20
Preparation
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Wash and scrape or peel the drumsticks and chop into 2.5 inch pieces.
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Grind tomatoes,green chili and ginger and make a smooth puree.
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Add 1.5 cup water,1/2 tsp salt, 1/3 tsp turmeric and chopped drumsticks in the pressure cooker.
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Pressure cook for 1 whistle, wait for 2-3 minutes and then release the pressure, strain the drumsticks and wash with water to stop further cooking.
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Heat oil in a pan and add cumin, mustard seeds, asafoetida and cury leaves.
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When mustard start crackling add the tomato puree and cook for 5 minutes till it start to thicken.
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Now add boiled peas,curd,sugar,all the spices and boiled drumsticks.
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Cover and simmer till the gravy become thick and oil start showing from the sides of the pan.
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Add chopped fresh coriander and serve.
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Serving suggestions: serve as a side dish with any Indian meal.
Cooks Note