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drumstick curry with milk

Drumstick curry with milk | Munakkaya Palu Koora

Santosh Allada
A South Indian style mildly spiced and delicious curry of drumsticks with milk.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Curry, Side Dish
Cuisine South Indian
Servings 3 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium Drumsticks chopped
  • 1-2 tbsp Oil
  • 2 medium Onion chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1-2 numbers Green chilies
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves
  • 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Red chili powder adjust as per your preference
  • 1 cup Milk boiled and cooled
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • Coriander leaves
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a pan over medium flame. When hot, add bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon stick, mustard seeds, and cumin. Saute until the seeds crackle.
  • Add chopped green chilies, onion, and curry leaves. Saute until the onions turn soft.
  • Add turmeric powder and drumstick pieces. Saute for 5 minutes.
  • Next, add ginger-garlic paste and saute until the raw smell goes away.
  • Turn the flame to low and add salt and red chili powder. Mix well.
  • Add milk and water. Give a good mix.
  • Cover the pan and simmer on low flame for 10-15 minutes or until the drumstick pieces are cooked completely.
  • Lastly, add coriander leaves and mix.
  • Drumstick curry with milk is ready. Serve hot with rice or Indian flatbread.

Notes

Use slim and tender drumsticks as they taste better than thick ones.
Adjust the spices as per your taste.