Murungakkai/Drumstick Kootu Recipe

Drumstick kootu is something mom prepares. This is her original recipe and many people dont prepare this type of kootu.

Ingredients: 

3 Medium size Murungakkai/drumstick

1 Large Onion (finely Chopped)

3-4 Chillies (slit)

5 Pods Garlic(finely Chopped)

2 Sprigs Curry leafs

Coriander fist full(finely chopped)

1/4 Cup Pigeon peas 

1/4 Tsp Asafoetida

2 Dried Red Chillies

1/4 Tsp Mustard Seeds, Black Gram, Cumin 

1/2 Tsp Chilly powder, Coriander Powder

1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder

Fresh Lime (optional)

4 Tbsp Oil

Salt to taste.

Step 1:

• Wash and pressure cook the pigeon peas to a mushy consistency.
• Chop the murungakkai into large pieces and wash twice.

• Boil 3 cups of water with 1/2 tsp salt in a pot add the chopped murungakkai and cook till well done.

Step 2:

• Allow the cooked vegetable to cool on a plate reserve the vegetable stock for later.
• Open the murungakkai and scoop out  the cooked meaty flesh and seeds with the help of a spoon  reserve in a bowl.

Step 3: 

• Heat a wok with 3 tbsp oil  add 1 sprig curry leaf ,onion, garlic and chilies fry till onion goes transparent .
• Add a pinch of asafoetida and fry the onion.
• Add the chilly powder, coriander powder and turmeric to the onion and fry for a minute.
• Add the scooped vegetable to the onion masala and fry a bit .
• Add the reserved broth and salt cover and allow to boil for 10 minutes on a low flame.

Step 4 : 

• Add the cooked dhal to the boiling curry and allow to boil for 2 more minutes.
• Heat a fry pan with 1 tbsp oil add the mustard seeds,cumin, black gram and red chillies with a pinch of asafoetida fry a bit.
• Add the seasoning to the curry mix well garnish with curry leafs, coriander and few drops of lime juice. serve hot with steamed rice...Enjoy..:)

Recipe Video Demo :)