Drum Stick in Tomato Gravy/ Moringa in Tomato Gravy/ Thakkali Murungaikai Kuzhambu

This is a lovely finger licking curry with amazing Moringa/Drumstick flavor. It is a very simple curry which can be made very quickly and is perfect for a busy day. You can have a variation of this curry with Brinjal/Eggplant or Okra in place of Moringa. The speciality of this curry is mainly the tangy taste which makes it go well with Idli, Chappati, Roti and Steamed Rice.

Ingredients:

Drum Stick (Moringa) – 2

Tomatoes (medium sized) – 3 (chopped)

Tamarind of 3 pods (soaked in water)

Oil – 2 tbsp

Fenugreek Seeds – 1/8 tsp

Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp

Urad Dal – 1 tsp

Red Chilli Powder – 1 ½ tsp

Jaggery – 1 tsp

Coriander Seed Powder – 1 ½ tsp

Turmeric Powder – 1/8 tsp

Salt – to suit taste

Method:

Cut the Drum Sticks into 2 inch long pieces and keep aside. Blend the Tomatoes and Tamarind into fine paste without adding any water. Keep aside.

Heat the Oil in a pan. Add Fenugreek Seeds, Mustard Seeds and Urad Dal.

In a few seconds, add the chopped Onion, Drum Stick pieces, Salt and Turmeric powder. Stir cook them for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add Tomato puree, Turmeric Powder, Salt, Chilli Powder, Coriander Seed Powder and Jaggery.

Mix and cook till the gravy becomes dry.

Add 2 cups of water. Once everything comes to boil, cover the pan and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes in low to medium flame till the Moringa turns soft.

Transfer to a serving bowl.