Murungai Keerai Thoran (Drumstick / Moringa Leaves Stir Fry - Kerala style)

Name: Murungai Keerai Thoran (Drumstick / Moringa Leaves Stir Fry - Kerala style)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2-3 cups Drumstick / Moringa leaves, washed & drained; 2 tbsp. coconut oil; 2 dry red chilies; 1 tsp. mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds; pinch fenugreek seeds; 1 onion, chopped; 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 sprig curry leaves; to taste salt; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1/2 cup fresh coconut; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 2 garlic cloves (opt); 2 green chilies

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#ws3 - Murungai Keerai Thoran is a traditional Kerala style Drumstick / Moringa stir fry. It is cooked with lots of fresh coconut and in coconut oil for an authentic touch and flavour. Cooked dry, this yummy and healthy side dish is sometimes served as one of the items in a Sadya meal.

Drumstick leaves is widely used in many South Indian recipes. It has amazing health benefits as it is a good source of vitamins, minerals, calcium, protein and iron. It also contains anti-oxidants, boosts our immune system, fights inflammation and lowers blood sugar and cholesterol.

Thoran is a Kerala delicacy that is not only nutritious, but very delicious and easy to prepare. It is a quick recipe and mildly spiced. It is almost similar to Poriyal recipes from Tamil Nadu and can be relished as a side dish with curd-rice, sambar rice, dal-chawal or chapatti.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

2-3 cupsDrumstick / Moringa leaves, washed & drained
2 tbsp.coconut oil
2dry red chilies
1 tsp.mustard seeds
1/2 tsp.cumin seeds
pinchfenugreek seeds
1onion, chopped
2-3garlic cloves, chopped
1 sprigcurry leaves
to tastesalt
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder
To Grind -
1/2 cupfresh coconut
1 tsp.cumin seeds
2garlic cloves (opt)
2green chilies

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Steps

1

Grind all the ingredients mentioned (coconut, cumin seeds, green chilies and garlic (opt)) and keep aside.
2

Heat oil in a pan and temper with dry red chilies, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds. Sauté for a few seconds.
3

Now add the onion, garlic and curry leaves. Stir fry till light brown. Add the drumstick leaves, salt and turmeric powder. Mix well and sprinkle some water. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or till done.
4

Now add the ground coconut paste and give it a toss. Sauté for a few seconds and transfer to a serving dish. Enjoy with some hot steamed rice for a great comfort meal.