Muringa ila or drumstick leaves are very healthy for you and you will not resist its yummy taste. I am actually a fan of this tasty leafy vegetable that has loads of iron in it.
The best part of Muringa ila or drumstick leaves is that it is extremely tasty if you prepare with the fresh leaves.
There is a drumstick tree at the backyard of my house. Though a small one, it is sufficient for providing us sumptuous amount of leaves every week, which is transformed into a side dish for lunch. So here is the recipe for Muringa ila thoran for all you folks.
Ingredients
Muringa ila/Drumstick leaves- 4 handful
Coconut gratings- 1/2 cup
Shallots - 6
Onion - 1
Garlic- 2 cloves
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds powder - a pinch or two
Salt
Oil
Method
Clean the leaves and remove it from the stalk
Cut the leaves and keep aside
In a mixer jar, add coconut gratings, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, garlic and shallots. Grind them for 2 seconds
Heat a Kadai and add some oil
Add mustard seeds and crack them
Add the coconut mix to the oil and saute
Add finely chopped onions to the kadai and saute
Now add the cut muringa leaves to the kadai and mix well
Add salt and mix well
Close the kadai with a lid for 5 min
Open the kadai after 5 min and saute with a spatula
Simmer the flame
Cook for 5 min after closing the lid
Now open the lid and cook for yet another 5 min
Switch off the flame and remove the contents to a bowl
Serve hot with rice and vegetable curries
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