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Indian Drumstick Leaves Poriyal

A traditional South Indian stir-fry made with drumstick leaves, coconut, and simple spices.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Drumstick leaves washed and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Urad dal
  • 2 Dry red chilies broken
  • 1 pinch Asafoetida
  • 1 cup Grated coconut
  • to taste Salt

Instructions 

  1. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  2. Add urad dal, dry red chilies, and asafoetida. Sauté for a minute.
  3. Add the drumstick leaves and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they wilt.
  4. Add grated coconut and salt. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Serve hot as a side dish.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Drumstick Leaves, Poriyal, South Indian
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