The humble Drumstick

Drumsticks are a favourite with most malayalees and has always had a privilaged place in our cuisine. After all, what is a sambar without a drumstick??

I found this link, which gives us all information pertaining to durmsticks and i was really impressed. Did you know that the leaves of the Muringa tree prevents around 300 diseases??

well.. more of that later. Let us get down to business. This is a unique drumstick recipe which has been in my family for quite some time. Do try it out and see if you like it. Don't be stingy with your comments...

Drumstick in tomato gravy

You will need:

durmsticks cut into 2" pieces - 1/2 kg

tomatoes sliced - 3 large

Onions sliced - 2

garlic crushed - 1 tsp

cumin seeds crushed - 1 tsp

red chilly powder -2 tsp

turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

salt to taste

curry leaves - 2 sprigs

oil - 1 tbsp

water - 2 cups

Boil the drumstick with salt, turmeric, and red chilly powder, crushed garlic and crushed cumin seeds.

Meanwhile, heat oil and saute the onions till soft and pink. Add in the sliced tomatoes and fry till it becomes sloppy.

Add the drumsticks along with whatever water that is left over, to the tomato mixture. Boil till the gravy is really thick. Stir in the curry leaves and serve hot with boiled rice.