Рецепт Drumstick Leaves Fry | Murungai Keerai Poriyal
During my childhood days this recipe comes in our menu at least once in 2 weeks. We had a drumstick tree growing in our backyard and we got to have this leaves frequently . Unfortunately I do not get Drumstick leaves in USA . Check out the other poriyal recipes by clicking here .This recipe is made by my mom , when I visited India this summer . Off to the recipe now .
Drumstick Leaves Fry | Murungai Keerai Poriyal Benefits of the Drumstick Leaves :
These leaves are a great source of Iron and helps in controlling the glucose level .
Ingredients: Drumstick leaves - 1 bunch , Leaves removed from the stalk
Salt - To taste .
- Grated Coconut - 1 table spoon ( optional )
- Tempering: Oil - 1 tsp
- Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
- Urad dhal - 1 tsp
- Onion - 1 numbers , chopped
- Whole Red chilli- 2 numbers , slit
- Drumstick Leaves Fry | Murungai Keerai Poriyal Method:
Remove the drumstick leaves from the Stalk .
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Wash the leaves in water .
Heat a kadai , Add the oil , add the mustard seeds and allow to pop . Now add the urad dhal and fry till they become brown in color . Add red chills and onion and cook till the onion become translucent .
Now add the drumstick leaves , and Salt .
Cook till the leaves become soft . Add the grated coconut ( Optional ) and give a quick stir . Yummy poriyal is ready .
Notes:
Cleaning the leave can be made easy by wrapping the whole bunch in a plastic cover and refrigerate it . Next day the leaves would have fallen from the stalk
Do not add the water while cooking the leaf , It gets the required water from the leaf as we have washed it before cooking .