Drumstick (Moringa) Mustard Curry
This delicious South Indian recipe is made with a blend of spices that includes fresh coconut, mustard and sesame seeds. Enjoy it with steamed rice or hot rotis!
Servings 4 People
Calories 178kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 Pound Moringa Drumsticks
- 2 Teaspoons Mustard Seeds
- 2 Tablespoons Sesame Seeds
- 1 Teaspoon Rice Flour
- 1 Green Chili Pepper Or to taste
- 1/2 Cup Grated Coconut
- 1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt Or to taste
- 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Tamarind
- 1/2 Tablespoon Jaggery or Brown Sugar
For Seasoning:
- 1 Teaspoon Rice Bran Oil
- 1 Dry Red Chili
- 12 Curry Leaves
- 1 Teaspoon Urad Dal
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
Instructions
- Cut drumsticks into 3-4 inch length pieces. Add enough water to cover the fruit pods, and boil for 7-8 minutes. Drain the water out (you can use this water to feed your plants!). Gather ingredients in different bowls (seasoning ingredients include dry red chili, curry leaves, urad dal, cumin and mustard seeds).
- Blend mustard seeds, sesame seeds, rice flour, green chili pepper, fresh coconut, salt, turmeric, tamarind and jaggery to a fine paste. Add a little water while grinding, if needed
- Heat oil in a thick-bottom pan and sauté seasoning ingredients
- Add boiled drumstick and sauté for about 3 minutes
- Add the blended paste to the pan, mix well and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes
Notes
This curry goes very well with steamed brown rice and ghee. It can also be had by itself as a snack or a main dish.
*Use organic ingredients wherever possible
Nutrition
Serving: 0g | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 180mg | Calcium: 373mg | Iron: 2mg