DRUMSTICK LEAVES GRAVY

Drumstick leaves are full of IRON energy, and Blood Purifier, Prepare this dish for monthly once with gravy, palya and rasam. 

INGREDIENTS

1. 
   Drumstick leaves        1 cup
2. Tur dhal                      1/2 cup
3. Tomato                        2 nos
4. Small onion                 10
5. Salt                               2 tsp
6. Turmeric                      1 tsp
7. Castor oil                     1 tsp
8. Tamarind paste            1 tbsp
9. Coriander leaves         handful

FOR GRINDING MASALA

1. Tur dhal                     2 tbsp
2. Ginger                       1/4"
3. Garlic                        5 flakes
4. Red chilies                5
5. Curry leaves             5
6. Coriander seeds        1 tbsp
7. Cumin                       1 tsp
8. Pepper                       1 tsp

FOR SEASONING

1. Badaga                   1 tsp
2. Hing                       1/4 tsp
3. Curry leaves           few
4. Oil                          1 tbsp

METHOD

• Pressure cook tur dhal adding castor oil, turmeric for 3 whistles and mash.
• Fry the masala in 1 tsp of oil, and grind to a smooth paste.
• Wash drumstick leaves, cut onion, tomatoes.
• Add to the cooked dhal stir in the ground masala.
• Add salt, tamarind paste and cook for another 2 whistles.
• Add seasoning and pour over the gravy and stir, garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve with ghee, and chapati.

NOTE"-

• Substitute mustard seeds instead of Badaga.