Achinga And Drumstick Mezhukkupurati
Simple, honest, and on every Kerala lunch plate — drumstick thoran is coconut oil, grated coconut, and a handful of spices working quietly together. No fuss, just good food.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 250 g Achinga payaru Long bean
- 4 nos Drumstick medium, Murangakka
- 2-3 nos Green chilly — chopped
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 1/4 tbsp Turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, as needed
Preparation
Step 1
Cut Achinga payaru into pieces.
Step 2
Get out the flesh part alone out of the drumsticks. 3)Put achinga payaru and drumstick flesh into a pan.
Step 3
Add oil, green chillies, salt, turmeric powder and curry leaves into it.
Step 4
Close the pan with a lid and allow it to cook in low fire.
Step 5
Remove the lid when done and cook dry in low flame.
Tip
The pan should be completely dry when you finish — no moisture should remain. That dryness is what gives thoran its characteristic texture.
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