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Coimbatore Special Drumstick Bhaji
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Coimbatore Special Drumstick Bhaji

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Coimbatore cooking — Coimbatore Special Drumstick Bhaji brings a butter touch with a classic bhaji finish. About 42 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Hard

Ingredients

  • Butter3 tbsp
  • Heavy Cream4 tbsp
  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Drumstick (Moringa)250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

  7. 7

    Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Drumstick With grated Coconut Recipe/ മുരിങ്ങക്കായ് തോരൻ/Muringakai Poriyal/white pepper/Vlog 11 · on YouTube