Munakkaya Kobbari Paala Koora ~ Drumsticks In Coconut Gravy

Ingredients :

Drumsticks : 2
Onions : 2
Chana dal : 1 tsp
Mustard Seeds : 1 tsp
Urad dal : 1 tsp
Curry leaves : 2 stems
Turmeric Powder : 1/4 tsp
Red chilli powder : 1/2 to 1 tsp
Oil : 1 tbsp
Salt to taste

For Coconut Milk :

Coconut : 1
Warm water : 4 cups

Method :

Cut the coconut into medium size pieces and grate it finely in a blender. Now add the one cup of warm water to it and grind for 2 minutes. Squeeze out the coconut milk and keep aside. Put the coconut pulp back in the grinder and add the another cup of warm water. Grind for 2 minutes and squeeze out the coconut milk. Repeat the same procedure for remaining warm water. Set the coconut milk aside. Wash and cut the drumsticks into 1 inch size pieces and keep them aside. Heat oil a vessel and add the mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal and let them. When the seeds stop tossing, add the curry leaves and fry for few seconds. Now add the chopped onions and fry until light golden color. Put in the drumsticks, coconut milk and turmeric powder. Cook over a low flame till the drumstick is tender. Then add the salt and red chilli powder and cook for another 2 minutes and serve hot.

Other Names : Munakkada kobbari pala kura, Drumsticks curry with Coconut milk, Mulakkaya Kobbaripala koora, Nuggekai Kayi Haalu Palya, Murunga Thengai Pal Curry.

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