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Kerala style drumstick spinach pose recipe
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Kerala style drumstick spinach pose recipe

A vegetarian Kerala Recipes recipe with drumstick leaves (moringa/murungai keerai) - or murrungai keerai, pearl onions (sambar onions) - chopped, inch ginger - chopped. Ready in 40 min, serves 4.

Curated byAditya Nair🇮🇳

40 minTotal Time25m prep · 15m cook
4Servings
275-425Est. Cost
MediumDifficulty
Directions10 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Kerala Style Murungai Keerai Thoran Recipe, firstly clean the leaves first, try removing twigs and use only the leaves and wash it thoroughly

    drumstick leaves (moringa/murungai keerai) - or murrungai keerai(2 cups)sprig curry leaves(1)
  2. 2

    Then in a mixer grinder, add all the ingredients that are mentioned in the list (fresh coconut, cumin, turmeric powder and chilli powder)

    coconut oil - for cookingfresh coconut(1/2 cup)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 tablespoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1 tablespoon)red chilli powder(1 tablespoon)
  3. 3

    Keep it aside

  4. 4

    Heat a kadai, add oil, splutter mustard seeds and curry leaves

    drumstick leaves (moringa/murungai keerai) - or murrungai keerai(2 cups)sprig curry leaves(1)mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 tablespoon)
  5. 5

    Add in ginger and onions and fry till it becomes translucent

    pearl onions (sambar onions) - chopped(1 cup)inch ginger - chopped(1)
  6. 6

    Then add in the ground masala and fry them for 2 minutes and then add in the washed drumstick leaves

    drumstick leaves (moringa/murungai keerai) - or murrungai keerai(2 cups)sprig curry leaves(1)
  7. 7

    Sauté and combine the masala with the leaves

    drumstick leaves (moringa/murungai keerai) - or murrungai keerai(2 cups)sprig curry leaves(1)
  8. 8

    Sprinkle some water, cover it and cook for about 10 minutes

  9. 9

    Then check for seasonings by adding some salt, give it one last stir and serve

    salt - to taste
  10. 10

    Serve the Kerala Style Murungai Keerai Thoran Recipe along with some Steamed Rice and Kerala Style Ulli Theeyal Recipe (Small Onions Roasted in Spicy Tamarind Recipe) for your lunch

    drumstick leaves (moringa/murungai keerai) - or murrungai keerai(2 cups)pearl onions (sambar onions) - chopped(1 cup)

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

165 kcal
Protein2.1g
Carbs8.5g
Fat14g
Fiber2.2g

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