Do you know that Moringa and it's fruit - also known as Drumstick - is a type of super food? Don't be deceived by how it looks. The health benefits that you can get out of this super food will blow you away!
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 2 portion | 15 minutes |
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| 20 minutes |
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Do you know that Moringa and it's fruit - also known as Drumstick - is a type of super food? Don't be deceived by how it looks. The health benefits that you can get out of this super food will blow you away!
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Ingredients
- 3-4 inch drumsticks cut into 2 to 3long. Rinse thoroughly.
- ¾ cup moringa leave
- 1 onion medium-size, chopped finely
- 8-10 curry leaves
- 100 ml coconut milk
- 30 g assam paste rinsed
- 2 tbsp chickpeas flour mixed with 4 tbsp water.
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1/2 cup coriander chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Assam juice
- Soak tamarind paste in 200ml of warm water. Stir and squeeze the assam pulp. Set aside.
Step 2: Prepare drumsticks
- In a saucepan, add in drumsticks, sufficient water to cover the drumstick, a pinch of salt and turmeric powder. Cook it on high heat for 8 mins. Cook till the drumsticks are tender, but at the same time remain intact. Do not overcook them. Set aside.
Step 3: Cook curry
- In a heated pan with olive oil, add in mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Fry till it splutter. Add in turmeric powder, curry leaves, onions and moringa leaves.
- Stir fry till the onions turn translucent. Add coriander powder, chilli powder and the tamarind water along with tamarind.
- Once it starts boiling, add the drumsticks along with the water and mix gently.
- Add in the chickpeas-water mixture to the boiling curry. Continue to stir till the curry thickens. Reduce the flame.
- Add coconut milk, mix it gently and simmer for 2-3 mins.
- Have a taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
- Garnish with coriander and enjoy with a warm bowl of rice.