Drumstick leaves thoran

Drumstick leaves is very nutritious and tasty. It has more calcium than milk and is good source of other nutrients .It is versatile and can be cooked with dal , cooked in coconut gravy or sauteed with coconut.

Drumstick leaves -  2 cups

Coconut - 1/4 cup , grated

Moong Dal - 1/4 cup , soaked for an hour

Shallots - 2 , chopped small

Green Chilli - 5 

Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp

Turmeric - 1/4 tsp

Salt to taste

Oil - 1 tbsp

1. Coarsely grind  coconut,cumin,green chilli,turmeric and salt.
2. Heat oil and add mustard and let it pop up.
3. Add onion and saute till golden and the coconut mixture .
4. Mix well for few seconds and add soaked dal.
5. Sprinkle two tbsp water , cover and cook on low heat.
6. When water is dry add the drumstick leaves and mix well.
7. Cover and cook till the drumstick leaves are tender.
8. Uncover and cook for some more time if there is excess water.
9. And then serve with rice and sambar.