By Krati Purwar
March 20, 2025
Drumstick is a nutrient-dense ingredient that North Indians must include in their pantry. It is often found in South Indian curries because it is a good source of calcium, iron, vitamins, antioxidants, and magnesium. Here is how you can make a curry out of it.
2 tbsp sesame, peanuts 2 tsp poppy seeds 2 tbsp dry coconut, oil Water as needed 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 1 tsp mustard, cumin A pinch of hing 1 onion 7-8 curry leaves 2 tomatoes 20 drumsticks ½ tsp turmeric, cumin powder 1 tsp chilli, coriander 2 tbsp coriander leaves Salt to taste 1 tsp garam masala
Dry roast peanuts, sesame seeds, coconut, and poppy seeds. Blend them with some water to make a smooth paste.
Heat oil in a large kadhai and let cumin and mustard seeds splutter. Add hing and curry leaves too.
Saute ginger-garlic paste and onion. Add powdered masalas after 5 minutes and cook the ingredients.
When spices are aromatic, add tomatoes and wait for them to turn mushy.
When the oil separates, add drumsticks along with water to adjust the consistency.
After cooking for 15 minutes, garnish the gravy with coriander leaves and serve with rice.