Drumstick leaves/murungai keerai poriyal

Drumstick leaves/murungai keerai poriyal

Drumstick leaves/murungai keerai is a unique green( like kale ) which is rich source of  protein along with vitamins .Drumstick poriyal can be made and served as side with Rice or it can be had as a salad.

Ingredients:

Drumstick leaves/murungai keerai   -4 cups

moong dhal/split green gram           -1/4 cup

shallots                                          -3

whole red chili                                -3

shredded coconut                           -1 tbsp

hing/asafoetida                                -pinch

salt                                                 -to taste

mustard seeds                                -1/4 tsp

cumin seeds                                    -1/2 tsp

oil                                                   -2 tsp

Preparation time:30 min

Cooking Time :12 min

Method:

• In a pan add a cup of water and moong dhal/split green gram.Cook  covered for 5 minutes.

• Then add the drumstick leaves/murungai keerai  (removed from stems)with little salt.Cover and cook it.

• Simultaneously in another pan heat oil and allow mustard seeds to splutter.Temper with cumin seeds,hing,red chilli.Finally add the shallots and fry until transparent.

• Pour the tempering into the drumstick leaves.Cook until the drumstick leaves are well done.Garnish with shredded coconut.

• Serve as a side with Rice or as a salad too.

Serves   4