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Drumstick Leaves Onion Poriyal Recipe

Aarthi
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. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 334 kcal

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

Serving: 1servingCalories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 17gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 712mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 47IUVitamin C: 544mgCalcium: 1059mgIron: 3mg
Keyword drumstick leaves recipe, poriyal recipes
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