Drumstick Leaves Onion Poriyal Recipe
Drumstick leaves onion poriyal is a traditional South Indian stir-fry recipe made using fresh drumstick leaves ( murungai keerai ), onion and spices. The onion adds a subtle sweetness, while the drumstick leaves give the dish a unique texture and flavour. Drumstick leave poriyal is a healthy and tasty way to include greens in your daily meal. It is a perfect side dish for hot rice with sambar or rasam. It is a quick, simple and wholesome dish that adds both the taste and nutrition to your meal.
Equipment
Cooking pot
Ingredients
- 4 cups Drumstick Leaves
- 1 large Onion peeled & sliced thinly
- 1 teaspoon Jaggery
- ½ cup Fresh Coconut grated
- Salt to taste
For Tempering
- 2 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 2 no Dry Red Chillies broken
- 2 sprig Curry Leaves
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan, add mustard and cumin seeds and let it sizzle. Add in dry red chillies and curry leaves and mix well.
- Add in onions and saute for a min. Add in drumstick leaves and stir for 3 to 5 mins. Add little water and cook till done. Add in salt, jaggery and mix well.
- Add coconut and mix well. Stir fry for 2 mins. Serve with rice.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Drumstick Leaves Onion Poriyal Recipe
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
334
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
4
mg
0
%
Potassium
712
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
36
g
12
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
47
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
544
mg
659
%
Calcium
1059
mg
106
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.