Nutritious Drumstick Dal : Easy Moringa CurryVeg
Enjoy this nutritious Drumstick Dal, a wholesome and comforting dish perfect for any meal. This recipe combines tender, nutrient-rich drumsticks with protein-packed toor dal, simmered with aromatic spices, fresh tomatoes, and a hint of jaggery for a balanced flavor. Finished with a flavorful ghee tadka of cumin and dried red chilies, this simple yet soul-satisfying meal pairs beautifully with steamed rice or chapati. A healthy, high-protein addition to your daily menu.
Ingredients
For the Dal:
1 cup Pigeon Peas (Toor Dal)
2 cups Water
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Salt
For the Curry Base:
3 piece Drumstick
3 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
3 cloves Garlic (chopped)
2 pinch Asafoetida Powder (Hing)
1 no. Green Chilli (chopped)
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Coriander Powder
2 nos. Tomato (chopped)
1 tsp Salt
2 cups Water
1 tbsp Jaggery
For the Tadka (Tempering):
1 tbsp Clarified Butter (Ghee)
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
2 nos. Dry Red Chilli
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
For garnishing Coriander Leaves (chopped)
Instructions
Step 1— Prepare the Dal
1
Rinse 1 cup of Toor Dal thoroughly in water.
2
Add the rinsed dal to a pressure cooker along with 2 cups of water, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, and 1 tsp salt.
3
Pressure cook for three whistles until the dal is soft and mushy.
Step 2— Prepare the Drumsticks
1
Cut the ends off the drumsticks and split them into 3-inch pieces.
2
Peel off the hard outer ridges of the drumsticks.
Step 3— Sauté the Aromatics and Vegetables
1
Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a pan.
2
Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add 3 chopped garlic cloves, 2 pinches of asafoetida, and 1 chopped green chilli. Sauté for a minute.
3
Stir in 1/2 tsp red chilli powder and 1 tsp coriander powder; sauté briefly.
4
Add 2 chopped tomatoes and cook for a few minutes until they soften.
Step 4— Cook the Drumsticks
1
Add the prepared drumsticks to the pan along with 1 tsp salt and 2 cups of water.
2
Cover the lid and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until the drumsticks are tender but not mushy.
Step 5— Combine and Finish
1
Add the cooked dal to the pan with the drumsticks and mix well.
2
Cover and let the mixture cook together for an additional 5 minutes.
3
Stir in 1 tbsp jaggery powder and remove from heat.
Step 6— Temper (Tadka) and Serve
1
In a separate small heated pan, add 1 tbsp ghee.
2
Add 1 tsp cumin seeds and 2 dried red chillies. Once they crackle, stir in 1/2 tsp red chilli powder.
3
Pour this tadka over the dal and garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves before serving.
