Name: Kerala Muringakka Thoran
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 15 nos Drumsticks (Muringakka); 1/2 cup Small onions (Kunjulli); Or; 2 nos Onion (big); 1/2 of Coconut (grated); 3 nos Green chillies; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam); 4 nos Garlic pods; 3 tbsp Coconut oil; 1 tsp Mustard seeds; 2 nos Dry red chillies (Kollamulaku); Curry leaves (A few); Salt (As reqd)

Kerala Muringakka Thoran

Kerala Muringakka Thoran or Drumstick Thoran is a traditional dish very simple to prepare that goes well with hot steamed rice. You can find Drumstick trees in the backyard of almost all homes in Kerala. Even Drumstick leaves and flowers find great application in preparation of culinary dishes. Muringakka Thoran is flavorful and is mildly spiced with a grated coconut mixture. Kerala Muringakka Thoran is unique and nutritious, very rich in essential vitamins and minerals. You can explore a well illustrated Kerala Muringakka Thoran here that can be easily prepared at home.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Cuisine Kerala

Servings people

Ingredients

15 nos Drumsticks Muringakka
1/2 cup Small onions Kunjulli
Or
2 nos Onion big
1/2 of Coconut grated
3 nos Green chillies
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
1/4 tsp Cumin seeds Jeerakam
4 nos Garlic pods
3 tbsp Coconut oil
1 tsp Mustard seeds
2 nos Dry red chillies Kollamulaku
Curry leaves A few
Salt As reqd

Instructions

For preparing Kerala Muringakka Thoran, cut the drumstick pieces into two and using a spoon, take the fleshy part from it and keep it aside.
Mix together the drumstick's fleshy part, chopped green chillies, chopped small onions or onions, chopped garlic, grated coconut, powdered cumin seeds, turmeric powder and salt.
Heat oil in a pan or a kadai.
Splutter mustard seeds and saute dry red chillies and curry leaves.
Add the kept aside mixture and mix well.
Cover and cook on a low flame, till done.
When it gets cooked, remove the lid and mix well.
Continue cooking till Kerala Muringakka Thoran is done on a low flame.

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Kerala Muringakka Thoran