Drumstick leaves also known as moringa leaves are a superfood and have been well-used in South Indian kitchens since ancient times. The leaves have numerous dietetic values and it is very healthy. It can be grown simply.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup Munagaku/Drumstick Leaves
- 20 Red Chillies
- 1 small cup of Urad Dal
- 3/4 cup Chana Dal
- 2 sp Coriander Seeds
- 2 sp Sesame Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1/4 sp Methi Seeds
- 1″ Tamarind Flake
- 4 no Garlic Cloves
- enough Salt
INSTRUCTIONS
How to make
Pluck drumstick leaves/munagaku from the stems wash thoroughly and strain. Then spread it out on a cloth, preferably in a little sunlight to remove moisture.
In the meantime, heat a pan and add urad dal, chana dal, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and methi seeds and dry roast, once 3/4 done add sesame seeds to it and fry them on a medium flame until golden brown in colour, then transfer to a bowl.
In the same pan add red chillies and fry, when done transfer to a fried dal bowl.
Add munagaku/drumstick leaves in the same pan and fry until it has a raw smell. Allow it to cool down completely.
Add munagaku/drumstick leaves in the same pan and fry until it smells raw. Allow it to cool down completely.
Once cooled, grind all ingredients into fine powder, tamarind, salt and garlic cloves. Now healthy, tasty and spicy mungaku podi/drumstick leaves powder is ready to serve, remove from the jar and store it.
Serve with hot rice and South Indian breakfast recipes, Idli and Dosa.
