Drumstick Masala / Murungakkai Masala

Drumstick masala is a famous food recipe of  Tamil Nadu, in India. It is so tasty and spicy and can be accompanied as a side-dish with Sambar rice, Rasam rice and Curd rice. Drumstick is rich in Calcium, Vitamin C and other nutrients. The leaves have been known to be good for lactating mothers. This particular drumstick masala/murungakkai masala is a tasty recipe that  my Mom makes very often. It is a very simple side-dish and easy to cook recipe, yet very juicy and delicious.

INGREDIENTS

(Serves 4 people)

1. Drumstick - 2 
2. Pearl Onions - 2 (or) Big onions - 1/2
3. Grated coconut - 5 spoons (or) Coconut pieces - 3 (or) 4 (1 inch long)
4. Dry Red chillies - 3-4 (or) Red chilli powder - 1 spoon (if you want it more spicy add extra red chillies or powder)
5. Turmeric powder - A pinch 
6. Cumin seeds - 2 spoons 
7. Mustard seeds - 1/4 spoon 
8. Salt
9. Oil - 2 spoons

PREPARATION METHOD

• Wash drumsticks well and chop them lengthwise, 3 inches long. Remove the strings as you chop them.

• Make a masala paste of the following ingredients;
• Grated coconut + Red chillies/Red chilli powder + Cumin seeds
• In a fry pan add oil, after it heats up splutter mustard seeds.
• Now add chopped onions and saute for a minute.
• Then add the prepared masala paste, turmeric powder and salt, stir well.
• Add a cup of water and mix well.
• After the water starts boiling add the chopped drumstick, stir well and close the pan with a lid.
• Cook on a low flame for 10 minutes, by stirring occasionally. 
• Cook until the water content reduces and the masala gets a thick consistency.
• Remove from flame and Serve!!

TIP 1: You can also add coconut milk and prepare the masala. Add a cup of coconut milk at last and cook for another 3 minutes on medium flame. You will get a semi gravy masala.

TIP 2: Increase the addition of coconut if you want more masala.

TIP 3: Increase or decrease the spiciness by altering the addition of red chilli powder.

Tasty Drumstick Masala/Murungakkai Masala is now ready!!! Enjoy with sambar rice, rasam rice, curd rice, etc!!

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