Murungai Keerai Poriyal / Drumstick Leaves Stir Fry

Ingredients:-

• Murungai Keerai / Drumstick Leaves - 1 bunch or 1 large bowl
• Small onion/ shallots, chopped - 5 or 6 nos
• Dried Red chilli - 3 nos
• Curry leaves - few
• Mustard seeds- 1 tbsp
• Boiled moong dal - 2 or 3 tbsp
• Asafoetida - a pinch
• Coconut, shredded- 1/4 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil - 2 tbsp

Preparation:-

• Remove the leaves from the stalks. Wash and clean the leaves. Set aside. 

• Heat oil in a kadai/wok. Add mustard seeds and asafoetida. Let it splutter.
• Add broken dry red chili, curry leaves and onion and saute until it becomes light brown.  

• Now add drumstick leaves, boiled moong dal and salt. Saute for few mins or cook till the leaves are tender.
• Finally add coconut and mix well, saute for another minute.

• Remove from flame and serve hot with rice and sambar.