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Drumstick Leaves Dal (South Indian Style)

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Drumstick Leaves Dal (South Indian Style)

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Cooking Time

Preparation Time :30 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 50 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • 1/2 cup tuvar dal (pigeon pea lentil), soaked for 30 minutes
  • 1 cup (tightly packed) drumstick leaves
  • 1 tomato, roughly chopped
  • 2-3 green chilies
  • 2 tbsp. oil
  • 2-3 dry red chilies, broken
  • 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 5-6 garlic, chopped / crushed
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp. tamarind paste

Directions

  • Pressure cook the soaked dal, drumstick leaves, tomatoes and green chilies with 1 & 1/2 cups water for 4-5 whistles. Mash slightly and keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Temper with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chilies, curry leaves and garlic. Saute till the garlic changes colour.
  • Add turmeric powder and salt and give it a stir. Add the boiled dal and tamarind paste. Simmer for 4-5 minutes on a low flame.
  • When done, switch off the flame and serve with plain steamed rice and papad as accompaniment.
Bethica Das

Bethica Das

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