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Bettiah Everyday Drumstick Chowk
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Bettiah Everyday Drumstick Chowk

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Bettiah cooking — Bettiah Everyday Drumstick Chowk brings a chowk touch with a classic thokku fry finish. About 43 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 18 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Drumstick (Moringa)250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

Chef's tip

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

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