Kerala Muringakka Thoran
Kerala Muringakka Thoran or Drumstick Thoran is a dish very simple to prepare that goes well with hot steamed rice. You can find Drumstick trees in the backyard of almost all homes in Kerala.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 15 nos Drumsticks Muringakka
- 1/2 cup Small onions (Kunjulli)
- Or
- 2 nos Onion big
- 1/2 Of Coconut — grated
- 3 nos Green chillies
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
- 4 nos Garlic pods
- 3 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 2 nos Dry red chillies (Kollamulaku)
- Curry leaves A, a few
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing Kerala Muringakka Thoran, cut the drumstick pieces into two and using a spoon, take the fleshy part from it and set aside.
Step 2
Mix together the drumstick's fleshy part, chopped green chillies, chopped small onions or onions, chopped garlic, grated coconut, powdered cumin seeds, turmeric powder and salt.
Step 3
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil or a kadai.
Step 4
Let the mustard seeds crackle and cook dry red chillies and curry leaves.
Step 5
Add the kept aside mixture and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 6
Put the lid on and cook on a low flame, till done.
Step 7
When it gets cooked, remove the lid and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 8
Continue cooking till Kerala Muringakka Thoran is done on a low flame.
Tip
Grated coconut goes in last and cooks just long enough to warm through. Overcooking makes it chewy instead of soft.
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