Thatta payaru murungakkai masala

Thatta payaru murungakkai masala

Thatta payaru murungakkai masala is a authentic recipe made in tamilnadu in every household for lunch.

Ingredients:

Thatta payaru             -1 cup

drum stick                  -2

shallots                       -3/4 cup finely chopped

tomato                        -1 finely chopped

salt                              -to taste

chili powder                 -3/4 tsp

mustard seeds              -1/4 tsp

fenugreek seeds           -1/4 tsp

cumin seeds                 -1/2 tsp

hing                             -pinch

turmeric                       -1/4 tsp

sesame oil                    -1 tbsp

tamarind pulp              - extracted from 2'' tamarind

To grind:

Shredded coconut                    - 3tbsp

roasted chana dal/pottukadalai  -1/2 tbsp

green chili                                 -1

Preparation time:10min

Cooking time    :30 min

Method:

• Grind the ingredients given to grind into a smooth paste adding little water.
• In a pressure cooker heat oil and allow mustard seeds to splutter. Temper with fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, hing and turmeric.

• Fry finely chopped shallots until golden.

• Add the  chopped tomato and cook until mushy.

• Now add the ground masala paste,Cook until the raw flavor goes off. salt and chili powder.
                         

• Mix the tamarind extract with approximately 21/2 -3 cups of water. Pour it along with thatta payaru and 1' cut drumsticks.

                                  
                                  

• Cover and cook for 1 whistle.Once the pressure goes off open it.

                                    

• Serve hot over Rice.

Serves   4