South Indian Style Murungakkai Poriyal Recipe - Drumstick Stir Fry
Murungakkai Poriyal Recipe is a simple recipe from South India made by stir frying the drumsticks. Chopped drumsticks are sautéed in basic spices and then laced with fresh grated coconut. Usually, the poriyal is used as a side dish recipe with a curry, roti, sambar or avial and steamed rice.
Ingredients
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5 Drumstick
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cut into 3 inch pieces
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1/2 cup Fresh coconut
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grated
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2 Green Chillies
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slit
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1 sprig Curry leaves
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1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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2 teaspoons Coconut Oil
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2 Dry Red Chillies
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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Salt
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to taste
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Water
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as needed
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making Murungakkai Poriyal Recipe, wash the drumsticks well & peel them by removing the tough green part
Step 2
Cut them in 2 inches length
Step 3
Take about glass of water in a kadhi, bring it to a boil, add these drumsticks with salt, turmeric powder (optional) & lightly steam them for 5-8 minutes
Step 4
Be careful not to overcook the drumsticks
Step 5
It should be tender but not mushy as in sambar or avial
Step 6
Drain the water, keep the steamed drumsticks aside to cool slightly
Step 7
Grate the coconut, add the green chillies & grind them well in a mixer
Step 8
In the kadai, add coconut oil, once hot, add the mustard seeds, let it crackle
Step 9
Then add the dry red chillies, curry leaves & add the steamed drumsticks
Step 10
Mix everything well & let it cook for a minute
Step 11
Add the grated coconut & give it one last stir
Step 12
Serve Murungakkai Poriyal Recipe along with Kerala Avial Recipe, Steamed Rice Recipe and Malabar Style Dates Pickle Recipe for a complete meal