Drumstick Leaves Dal Curry

Name: Drumstick Leaves Dal Curry
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 100 g orange dal (masoor dal), about ½ cup; 100 g drumstick leaves, washed and picked; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 3–4 garlic cloves; 1–2 green chillies; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp coriander powder; 1/4 tsp cumin powder; 1–2 tsp oil / Ghee; Salt to taste

DSK @dskcooks

Bengaluru

A healthy and flavourful South Indian-style dal made with nutritious drumstick leaves, orange lentils, onion, tomato, garlic and aromatic Indian spices. Comforting, wholesome and perfect to serve with steamed rice or chapati. A simple homemade dish packed with traditional flavours and goodness.

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Ingredients

100 gorange dal (masoor dal), about ½ cup
100 gdrumstick leaves, washed and picked
1medium onion, finely chopped
1medium tomato, chopped
3–4 garlic cloves
1–2 green chillies
1/4 tspturmeric powder
1/2 tspred chilli powder
1/2 tspcoriander powder
1/4 tspcumin powder
1–2 tsp oil / Ghee
Salt to taste

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Steps

1

Wash the 100 g orange dal. Add it to a pressure cooker with the onion, tomato, 2 garlic cloves, turmeric and 2 cups water. Cook for 2–3 whistles on medium heat, then let the pressure release naturally.
2

Heat oil / Ghee and add ½ tsp mustard seeds and a few curry leaves, if available.
3

Add garlic and green chillies. Sauté for 30 seconds.
4

Add onion and cook until soft and lightly golden.
5

Add tomato, turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder and cumin powder. Cook until the tomato becomes soft and the raw masala smell disappears, around 3–4 minutes.
6

Add the 100 g drumstick leaves. Mix well and sauté for 2 minutes.
7

Add a splash of water, cover and cook for 5–7 minutes until the leaves are tender.
8

Add your cooked, mashed orange dal. Mix, adjust salt and water, and simmer for another 3–5 minutes.

Tips

Drumstick leaves can have a slightly bitter taste, so the onion, garlic and tomato help balance it. If you prefer a tangier dal, add a little tamarind water at the end and simmer for 2–3 minutes.