Drumsticks Besan Curry

              Another day and another healthy vegetarian recipe this time, with drumsticks. Drumsticks are packed with nutritional benefits. They are rich in minerals & proteins. They help in building strong bones while also promoting blood purification.

              This drumstick besan curry is similar to the toddler friendly Besan that I had shared previously but this has drumsticks and a couple of tomatoes too. For the uninitiated besan in English is known as gram flour and it is mostly used to give thickness and used particularly for coating and is specially used to make bhajiyas or fritters in the Indian cuisine like Aloo palak tikki, Pyaaz ki pakodi, Corn fritters and Aloo bonda from My Mom's Kitchen.


         

Ingredients:

1. Drumsticks - 3 nos
2. Besan / gram flour - 1 cup
3. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
4. Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
5. Tomatoes - 2 nos
6. Onions - 2 nos (medium sized)
7. Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
8. Red chili powder - 1 tsp
9. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
10. Green chilies - 3 to 4 nos
11. Coriander leaves - few
12. Salt - to taste
13. Oil - 2 tbsp

Method:

• Dry roast the besan for a few minutes till it turns light brown in colour. Keep aside for cooling.
• Once cooled add about two cups of water and mix till the flour dissolves completely.
• Meanwhile, in a vessel boil the drumsticks with a pinch of salt till soft. Drain the water and keep aside.
• In another pan heat oil and add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. 
• Add onions and saute till translucent. 
• Add ginger garlic paste along with green chilies and saute for a few more seconds.
• Add tomatoes and mix well.
• Add the spices - red chili powder and turmeric powder. Stir well.
• Add the boiled drumsticks along with dissolved besan and stir continuously to avoid lump formation. 
• Add salt as per taste and serve immediately.

              

                       This curry tastes best when served immediately and goes very well with chapathis. Serve it along with Pyaaz ka anda for a complete satisfying meal.  

                       Also try other vegetable recipes like Dal bhaji, Vegetable oats kofta, Aloo matar til, Onion capsicum masala and Spring onions & moongdal wadi from My Mom's Kitchen.

                      Eat right and stay healthy, Happy Cooking!!!