MURINGAYILA THORAN

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MURINGAYILA THORAN

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :5 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 20 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 5
  • 5 cups drum stick leaves


  • 5-6 nos red pearl onions ,finely sliced


  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds


  • 2 nos dry red chillies


  • 1 sprig curry leaves


  • 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil


  • 1-2 tbsp water


  • 1 cups for coconut masala:grated coconut


  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds


  • 1 nos garlic


  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder


  • 1/8 tsp chilli powder


  • 1 pinch salt as required

Directions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy bottomed pan, and splutter mustard seeds
  • Add in the sliced onions, dry red chillies, curry leaves and saute until the onions turns light brown
  • Add in the washed drumstick leaves and saute for 1-2 minutes on low flame
  • Add in the prepared coconut masala, sprinkle very little water and mix well
  • Bring everything to the center of the pan and pat down the mixture tightly using the back of a spoon
  • Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes on very low heat
  • Stir occasionally to make sure that the bottom is not getting burned
  • Adjust salt, if required
  • Once the leaves are soft, remove the lid and stir until the water content evaporates completely on low heat
  • Finally pour ½ tablespoon of coconut oil over the thoran and cover it with a lid
  • Remove from heat, and let it sit for about 5 minutes
  • Serve hot with rice