Murungakkai Masala or Drumstick Masala

Ingredients:

• 5 drumsticks
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/3 cup grated coconut
• ½ tsp fennel seeds
• 2 tsp cooking oil
• 7-8 curry leaves
• 2 small cinnamon sticks
• 2 cloves
• 2 cardamoms
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Clean and wash the drumsticks, and remove the ends. Cut it into finger-sized pieces.
2. Heat oil, add the cooking oil, curry leaves, cinnamon sticks, cloves, cardamoms, garlic and onions (after the spices splutter) and fry till golden brown.
3. Add the drumstick, red chilli powder and stir, then add small quantity of water to cover the drumsticks. Cover with a lid and cook till tender.
4. Grind coconut, fennel seeds with a small quantity of water to make masala and add to the drumsticks with salt to taste.
5. Cook till the gravy becomes thick.

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14-12-2018