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Murungai Keerai Poriyal | Drumstick Leaves Stir Fry

Murungai Keerai Poriyal is a notably healthy side dish made by stir frying Murungai Keerai with dal, tempered spices & onion and curry leaves. Murungai Keerai Poriyal is a nice choice for green consumption & could be made in a jiffy. How to make Murungai Keerai Poriyal is presented in this recipe with step by step pictures.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings2 people
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 2 cups drumstick leaves loosely packed
  • 2 tablespoon moong dal
  • 1 small sized big onion finely chopped
  • 1 green chilli slitted
  • 2 tablespoon coconut grated
  • salt to taste

To Temper:

  • 2 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon urad dal

Instructions

  • Remove the leaves from the stalks. Chop them roughly and Rinse the leaves well.
  • Heat oil in a kadai – add mustard seeds and urad dal, let it splutter.
  • Then add mong dal and add moong dal and roast for few mins till its golden.
  • Then add green chilli and onion, saute till onions turn transparent.
  • Then add drumstick leaves.
  • Add required salt, Saute for few mins then add water and cook covered till the leaves are tender.
  • Once cooked you can see the color change too, there should be no water at this stage now add coconut give a quick stir and switch off.
  • Serve Murungai Keerai Poriyal hot with rice and sambar.

Notes

  • Don’t add too much water, add just till immersing level. If the leaves are tender it may cook fast else it will take time.
  • If in case you have added more water than required, once the keerai is cooked keep in high flame for the water to evaporate then proceed.
  • Adding moong dal gives nice flavour to the poriyal.
Nutrition Facts
Murungai Keerai Poriyal | Drumstick Leaves Stir Fry
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 359 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 83mg4%
Potassium 716mg20%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 30IU1%
Vitamin C 528mg640%
Calcium 1063mg106%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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