Thursday, November 22, 2007

Muringaila Thoran!

Ingredients:
1.Muringaila(drumstick leaves)-1 pouch
2.Shallots-4 or 5
3.Green chilly-2
4.Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
5.Grated coconut-3 tbs
6.Mustard-1/2 tsp
7.Rice-1/2 tsp
8.Salt-to taste
9.Curry leaves-4
10.Red chilly-1
Method:
1.Take out the leaves from the main stems.
2.Splutter mustard,rice and red chilly in the oil.
3.Add leaves ,shallots,Green chilly and salt .Close the lid and let it cook for few minutes(it wont take much time to cook).
4.Remove the lid and add grated coconut ,curry leaves.(u can blend the grated coconut in a mixie and add into it than adding directly).Let it cook for few more minutes also let it become dry.
Muringaila is very rich in iron ...But i know its very hard to get it .I got it from a vietnam shop here.

2 comments:

Reena said...

Looks yummy Chithra. Where did u manage to get the leaves from?

Unknown said...

thx reena...i got it from a vietnam shop nearby my place...