Nutritious Drumstick Dal : Easy Moringa CurryVeg

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.

1

Cut the ends off the drumsticks and split them into 3-inch pieces.

2

Peel off the hard outer ridges of the drumsticks.

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.

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.

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.

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.