Drumstick Curry (Mulankada Koora)

Ingredients:

Drumsticks - 4
Tomatoes - 4 large
Ginger - 1 inch
Mustard - 1/4 tsp
Chana dal - 1 tsp
Cumin seed - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves 8 to 10
Onion (cut into small pieces) - 1
chili powder - 1 tsp

Procedure:

• Peel the drumsticks and cut them into 2" pieces as shown. Set them aside.
• In a pan add 1 tablespoon oil on medium heat. When the oil is hot add mustard. When it sputters add cumin seeds, chana dal, curry leaves and cut onions. Fry the onion for 5 minutes.
• To this add a pinch of turmeric, chili powder and mix well for a minute.
• Next add cut drumsticks, grated ginger and salt to taste. Mix well. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
• Next add cut tomatoes and mix well. Cover and cook for 10 more minutes.
• Garnish with cut cilantro. It is ready to be served. Goes well with rice.