Stir-Fried Drumstick Leaves - Murungai Ilai Vathakkal
Few days ago, I was lucky enough to find drumstick leaves. In spite of its label (which said yam leaves) and G’s repeated warning, I went ahead and bought a packet. As soon as I reached home I was almost (yeah, almost) sure that it was, indeed, drumstick leaves, Murungai ilai in Tamil. The uncertainty is because its been ages since I have had them. Even in
Since I was not 100% sure about these leaves, I decided not to top them over adai (which is the classic way of eating these leaves). While I was googling for a recipe, I came across this stir-fry from En Ulagam of Revathi. Not only was it simple but required very few ingredients. The only variation I did to the recipe was to use roasted chana dal instead of plain chana dal. Even though it takes time to separate the leaves from the stalk, the end product is worth the effort. Mixed with rice and a tsp of sesame oil, it was perfectly lite. Did I say Lite? Then it goes to MBP - Going Lite hosted by Coffee.
Ingredients
Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
Urad dal – 1 tbsp
Roasted Chana dal (Dahlia or pottukadalai) – 1 tbsp
Green chillies - 2
Drumstick leaves – 2 cups
Grated coconut – 2 tbsp
Salt
Oil
Method
Heat a tsp of oil in a skillet, add mustard seeds, urad dal and roasted chana dal. After they turn brown, add the chillies, drumstick leaves, ½ cup of water and salt and let it cook for 3 minutes in medium heat. The leaves doesn’t have to turn mushy. Remove the skillet from heat, add the grated coconut, serve.
Stir-fried drumstick leaves with roasted plantain. Thanks Revathi, for this simple, light and everyday recipe.
23 comments:
I see this in the market often and have always wondered what makes of it! :) Now I am sure to get a bunch home. :) That pic looks awesome!!!
Thanks for the lovely entry dear. :)
Nice photos and such a comfort food suganya. It is full of iron. I like even murugai ilai sambar, which is very tasty too. Viji
The first thing that came to my mind after seeing murungai leaves was adai. That is a classic use of the leaves. We used to have a tree in our backyard but then had to bring it down as the tree invites kambliboochi,(I don't know what its otherwise called) the hairy caterpillars that cause itching.
Will look out for yam leaves from now on.
Hi Suganya,
I wish I ould get some of those leaves. Colours are lovely.. and very nutritious too.......
Hi suganya!
Yes! its very healthy!!Rich in iron content.. will taste very good with sambar rice...!!! No need to tell ..photos are very nice..
never knew drumstick leaves would look so good:) they r photogenic:)
My grandmother used to make many dishes form those leaves.We had a big tree in the estates.I wish I could get some of those here.Love the photo:)
O o this is my fav green.... Healthy one right? Love it..
that plate is so inviting :)
never tasted those leaves though, will chk if it is available here!
Stir fired drumstick leaves with grated coconut is my favorite but i dont get it here in our indian store....you re lucky :)
Shn
Hi, Murungai illaiVathakkal looks amazing...Very healthy...we do in same way,,but my athai use to put roasted verkadalai....
waw I love murungakeerai, but dont find it here. when I went to India, enjoyed them. beautiful picture and you are making me mad!!
hey where do you live can I ask? In NJ I didnt find murungakeerai.
Priya, I still remember those kambli poochi in my grandpa's garden. They had to bring the drumstick tree down bcoz of that.. Am not sure whether that is how they call it here, or was it labeled by mistake. But either ways I am happy!
Usha, I thought of using roasted peanuts, but they get used in so many ways. So let roasted chana dal get a chance :)
Shn, Sharmi, I got this from an Oriental super market. May be that is the place you wanna look at :)
Hey suganya, I never knew how to make a curry out of these leaves. My mom always made soup! Thanks for the recipe . We get these leaves all year round
here in singapore available always, we love to use it for many dishes too, the palya looks awesome.
hi ur curry is good...ur site is superb...the colors,pictures r too good
That photo is a keepsake
I never knew the leaves from a drumstick tree were edible. Good to know.
A dish with drumstick leaves??!?! This is so very new to me!!!! BUt it looks great and healthy too... Thanx for the recipe!
Suganya, the finished dish looks beautiful, but that photo of the leaves alone is beyond words :)
My my, I keep learning everyday! :) Are these the same leaves used in sodhi? I've never had sodhi but would love to, just not sure if I'll find all the ingredients I need where I am :( But if you do have a good recipe for sodhi, please share! Please please!! :)
Oh gosh!!! Suganya, I can't Tell enough about your photography. Every single picture is soooo soo very beautifully and attractively taken. You must be a brilliant photographer. I never knew we could use the drumstick leaves. Nice recipe girl.
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