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Drumstick leaves Sabzi | Moringa Leaves Sabzi

 a simple and nutritious sabzi made withdrumstick leaves.
Course Main Course, Sabzi
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Drumstick leaves Sabzi, Drumstick leaves Stir-fry, How to make Drumstick leaves sabzi, Moringa Leaves Sabzi, Nugge Soppu Palya, Nurge Soppu Upkari
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of drumstick leaves (4 cups of leaves)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp udad dal
  • a pinch of asafoetida
  • few curry leaves
  • 2 green chillies, chopped
  • 2 dry red chillies
  • 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ cup freshly grated coconut
  • salt as per taste

Instructions

  • Start by plucking drumstick leaves and collect them in a bowl.
  • Rinse the leaves thoroughly with water. Chop the leaves and keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Add mustard seeds, udad dal, asafoetida,curry leaves, chopped green chillies, dry red chillies, chopped garlic and chopped onion.  Saute for few seconds.
  • Add chopped drumstick leaves and saute.
  • Add turmeric powder and mix. Add 2 tbsp water. Cover and cook on low heat for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Once cooked, add salt as per taste. Add freshly grate dcoconut and mix.
  • Cover and cook for few seconds.
  • Serve hot with chapatis or with rice and dal/sambhar.