Muringaila Thoran / Drumstick leaves Thoran

Drumstick Leaves or Muraingaila thoran is a dry dish which is very nutritious. It is a good side dish for rice.

INGREDIENTS:

• Drumstick leaves - 2cups
• Grated coconut - 1 Cup
• Chilly Powder - ½ tsp
• Red Chilly -2 nos
• Rice - 1 tsp
• Garlic - 2 nos
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Oil - as needed

PREPARATION METHOD:

• Detach the leaves from the stem and chop it very nicely.
• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add mustard seeds and red chilli and let it splutter.
• Add rice fry it.
• Once rice becomes crispy add drumstick leaves, salt, turmeric powder.
• Sprinkle water and cover the pan and cook for 10 mins.
• Crush Coconut, garlic and chilly powder together and add to it.
• Mix finely and slow down the flame and cook it for 2 mins.

Recommended Combination: Muraingaila thoran can be served hot with Rice.