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Muringayila Mulagushyam

drumstick leaves in coconut curry
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Kerala cuisine
Servings: 4 People
Author: Jinoo Jayakrishnan
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups drumstick leaves - loosely packed
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4-1/2 cup tur dal
  • 3 tbsp coconut
  • 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 2 dry red chillies
  • 1/2 tbsp raw rice
  • salt - to taste

seasoning

  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/8 tsp coriander seeds - a pinch
  • 1 dry red chilly

Instructions

  • Separate the leaves of drumstick, wash couple of times and cook them with little water and turmeric powder.
  • Pressure Cook Tur dal to 4-5 whistles until mushy.
  • Grind coconut, Cumin seeds, Red chilies and raw rice to a fine paste.

  • When the leaves are cooked, add the mashed dal. Add water and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.

  • Add ground masala and mix well. Add salt and let it come to a rolling boil.
  • Seasoning: Splutter mustard seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and red chilli. Add this seasoning to the curry.