Muringayila Thoran

Muringa ila or drumstick leaves are very healthy for you and you will not resist its yummy taste. I am actually a fan of this tasty leafy vegetable that has loads of iron in it.

The best part of Muringa ila or drumstick leaves is that it is extremely tasty if you prepare with the fresh leaves.

There is a drumstick tree at the backyard of my house. Though a small one, it is sufficient for providing us sumptuous amount of leaves every week, which is transformed into a side dish for lunch. So here is the recipe for Muringa ila thoran for all you folks.

Ingredients

• Muringa ila/Drumstick leaves- 4 handful
• Coconut gratings- 1/2 cup
• Shallots - 6
• Onion - 1 
• Garlic- 2 cloves
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Cumin seeds powder - a pinch or two
• Salt
• Oil

Method 

• Clean the leaves and remove it from the stalk
• Cut the leaves and keep aside
• In a mixer jar, add coconut gratings, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, garlic and shallots. Grind them for 2 seconds
• Heat a Kadai and add some oil
• Add mustard seeds and crack them
• Add the coconut mix to the oil and saute 
• Add finely chopped onions to the kadai and saute
• Now add the cut muringa leaves to the kadai and mix well
• Add salt and mix well
• Close the kadai with a lid for 5 min
• Open the kadai after 5 min and saute with a spatula
• Simmer the flame
• Cook for 5 min after closing the lid
• Now open the lid and cook for yet another 5 min
• Switch off the flame and remove the contents to a bowl
• Serve hot with rice and vegetable curries