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Mayiladuthurai Classic Fenugreek-Bitter Drumstick
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Mayiladuthurai Classic Fenugreek-Bitter Drumstick

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Mayiladuthurai cooking — Mayiladuthurai Classic Fenugreek-Bitter Drumstick brings a fenugreek-bitter touch with a classic chaat finish. About 38 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 13 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Drumstick (Moringa)250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • 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.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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