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Ajmer Home-Style Drumstick Raita
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Ajmer Home-Style Drumstick Raita

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Ajmer cooking — Ajmer Home-Style Drumstick Raita brings a roasted touch with a classic raita finish. About 39 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 14 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Ghee3 tbsp
  • Dried Red Chilies4
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Drumstick (Moringa)250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • 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

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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Watch how it's made

Video: How to Make a Chicken Drumstick Curry | Traditional Recipe | With Chef Hussain · on YouTube