Drumstick Potato Curry | Shevga Batata Rassa | Drumstick Aloo Sabzi
A flavorful Maharashtrian-style curry made with drumsticks, potatoes, and afreshly ground coconut masala.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 3 drumsticks
- 1 large potato
- 2 tsp oil
- Onion - 1 large + 1 small (finely chopped)
- 4 to 5 cloves of garlic, chopped
- ½ inch ginger, chopped
- ½ cup grated coconut
- ½ cup fresh coriander leaves plus extra for garnishing
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tomato chopped
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp Malvani masala ( or use 2 tsp redchilli powder plus ½ tsp garam masala)
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop drumsticks and potato. Rinse and keep them immersed in water to avoid discoloration.
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan. Add 1 large chopped onion and sauté on low heat until soft.
- Add chopped garlic and ginger. Then add grated coconut and sauté until aromatic.
- Add ½ cup coriander leaves and sauté briefly.
- Let the mixture cool completely. Grind to a fine paste Set aside.
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add 1 small chopped onion and sauté until soft.
- Then add chopped tomato and cook until mushy.
- Add the drumsticks and potato, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well. Add about ½ cup water. Cover and cook unti lthe vegetables are tender.
- Add the ground masala paste. Rinse the mixer jar with a little water and add that too.
- Stir in Malvani masala (or red chilli + garammasala mix).
- Let the curry simmer and come to a gentle boil.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice or chapatis.