Drumstick Thoran - Moringa and Coconut Stir fry
 
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
 
Author:
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 4 People
Ingredients
To grind
  • Coconut grated- ¾ cup
  • Cumin seeds- 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder- ¼ tsp
For cooking
  • Oil- 1½ tbsp
  • Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
  • Dried red chilies, halved- 2
  • Curry leaves- 1 sprig
  • Chana dal- 1 tbsp
  • Small onions or shallots, chopped- 3 large shallots or 6 small onions
  • Drumstick, 3-inch slices- 20 to 25
  • Chili powder- ½ tsp
  • Salt- 1 tsp
Instructions
  1. In a blender, coarsely grind coconut, cumin seeds and turmeric powder along with very little water, keep aside.
  2. If using fresh moringa or drumstick, cut it into 3-inch size.
  3. Place a wok or non-stick pan over medium heat, add oil.
  4. Add mustard seed, let splutter.
  5. Add dried red chilies, curry leaves, saute for a few seconds.
  6. Add chana dal, saute till the dal turns golden in color.
  7. Add chopped small onions or shallots, season with ½ tsp salt, saute till onions turn light golden.
  8. Add moringa or drumstick, combine well & add ¼ cup water.
  9. Cook covered till moringa turns soft. Don't overcook them.
  10. Add the coarsely ground coconut, combine well.
  11. Add chili powder & salt; combine well. For less heat add Kashmiri chili powder.
  12. Stir fry for a few minutes till coconut turns golden brown.
  13. This is a dry dish.
  14. Transfer to a bowl and enjoy as a side dish along with rice.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/drumstick-thoran-moringa-and-coconut-stir-fry/