Drumsticks-Moringa Coconut Stir Fry, Healthy Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
  • Coconut oil- 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
  • Dried red chilies- 2
  • Curry leaves- 1 sprig
  • Shallots, chopped- 2 (or 1 onion chopped)
  • Moringa-Drumstick pods- 15, cut into 3-inches long
  • Chili powder- ½ tsp
  • Turmeric powder- ⅛ tsp
  • Salt- 1 tsp
  • Grated coconut- ½ cup (must add)
Instructions
  1. I've used frozen moringa pods, available at the Indian store.
  2. Wash the frozen pods throughly under running water.
  3. If using fresh pods, cut the drumstics into 3-inches long.
  4. Place a wide pan over medium heat, add coconut oil.
  5. Add mustard seeds, let them splutter.
  6. Add dried red chilies & curry leaves.
  7. Add shallots & saute for a few minutes.
  8. Add the moringa pods, combine well.
  9. Add ½ cup water & cook covered till the moringa turns soft. Don't over cook them.
  10. Open the lid & let the water dry off.
  11. Add chili powder, turmeric powder & salt, combine well.
  12. Add grated coconut, stir fry for a few minutes till the coconut turns slightly brown.
  13. Take the pan off the heat.
  14. This can be enjoyed as a side dish with rice or chapati.
  15. Tastes really good with coconut, so don't skip adding coconut.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/drumsticks-moringa-coconut-stir-fry-healthy-recipe/