Spicy Murungaikai Poriyal

Spicy Murungaikai Poriyal (Spicy Drumstick Curry)

Here is the alternative recipe for regular Murungaikai Poriyal. The masala, which we are adding, gives rich taste to the Drumstick. The recipe follows..

Ingredients:

Drumstick                     - 2 (Murungakai)

Cinnamon Stick            -1/2 (Pattai)

Fennel Seeds                 - 1/4 tsp (Sombu)

Cumin Seeds                 - 1/4 tsp (Seeragam)

Red Chili                       - 1

Salt                                - As required

Sambar Powder             - 1 tsp

Curry Leaves                 - few

Oil                                  - 1 tbsp

To Grind:

Chopped Ginger          - 1 tsp

Chopped Garlic           - 1 tsp

Fennel Seeds               - 1/4 tsp (Sombu)

Cumin Seeds               - 1/4 tsp (Seeragam)

Poppy Seeds                - 1/4 tsp (Khasa Khasa)

Cinnamon Stick           - 1/2 (Pattai)

Chopped Coconut        - 1 tbsp

Fried Gram                   - 1 tbsp (Porikadalai)

Procedure:

• Wash and Chop Drumstick into bigger pieces.
• Grind everything under 'To Grind'.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add cinnamon stick, Cumin seeds, Fennel seeds and Red chili.
• When they splutter add chopped Drumstick.
• Saute for a while and add masala.
• Add also salt and turmeric powder.
• Cover with a lid and cook the curry.
• Keep on stirring in between.
• Serve the curry when drumstick is cooked completely.