Muringakka Curry

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Ingredients

2 cups	drumsticks (Muringakka), cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup	grated coconut
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
3 cloves	garlic
1 inch	ginger, chopped
3	green chilies, slit
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 tablespoon	coconut oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
2 sprigs	curry leaves
1	onion, sliced
1 cup	water
—	salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Grind the grated coconut, cumin seeds, garlic, and ginger into a smooth paste with a little water. Set aside.
2. 2 In a pot, add the drumstick pieces, water, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the drumsticks are tender.
3. 3 Add the coconut paste to the cooked drumsticks and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
4. 4 In a separate pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add curry leaves and sliced onion. Sauté until the onion turns golden brown.
5. 5 Pour the tempering over the curry and mix well.
6. 6 Simmer the curry for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. 7 Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.