🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Trivandrum Drumstick Pulao

Name: Trivandrum Drumstick Pulao
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1, finely chopped Onion; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; a pinch Saffron; 2 tbsp, warm Milk; 250 g, chopped Drumstick (Moringa)

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Trivandrum cooking — Trivandrum Drumstick Pulao brings a saffron touch with a classic pulao finish. About 55 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 35 min Serves 2 Hard

Ingredients

Onion1, finely chopped
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Saffrona pinch
Milk2 tbsp, warm
Drumstick (Moringa)250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Curry Leaves1 sprig
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.
2
Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.
3
In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.
4
Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.
5
Simmer covered until tender.
6
Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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