Muringayila Koottaan | Drumstick Leaves Stir Fry

Ingredientsfor 2 servings

• 2 cup Murungayila/drumstick leaves
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 4-5 Red chillies
• 1 tsp Mustard
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 cup Coconut — grated
• 3 nos Shallots
• 2 Garlic
• Salt, to taste
• 2-3 tsp Coconut oil

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing Muringayila Koottaan, first remove the Muringayila (Drumstick leaves) from the stem, clean and keep the leaves aside. Wash the leaves well before preparation.

2. Step 2

   Grind the Coconut along with Shallots, garlic, turmeric Powder and cumin seeds together along with some Water and keep this paste separately.

3. Step 3

   Heat the oil in a Cheenachatti/Frying Paan, burst the Mustard Seeds in this hot Oil. Add the Red Chilli pieces also and stir it.

4. Step 4

   Add the Muringayila into this fried Mustard Seeds and Red Chilli pieces and stir it well.

5. Step 5

   When the Muringayila (Drumstick leaves) are cooked properly add the Coconut paste and stir the Stir everything together thoroughly.

6. Step 6

   When colour of the mix turns into Golden/Brown, add required quantity of Water and Salt and boil it for some time at low flame.

7. Step 7

   Simple Muringayila (Drumstick leaves) Koottaan is ready. This Koottaan can be served with Cooked Rice/Chappathi/Poori/Dosa etc. This is an easy to prepare dish. Note down Muringayila Koottaan in your menu plan and should be prepared at least once a week for a healthy life style.