Tamil · Lunch, Dinner

Drumstick poriyal with rice and dal

Tender drumstick pieces tossed with coconut and mustard seeds, a simple no-onion side turned meal.

Calories

517 kcal

Protein

14 g

Carbs

75 g

Fat

18 g

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Per serving, for one person.

• Vegan
• Vegetarian
• Eggetarian
• Pescatarian
• Jain
• Gluten free
• Dairy free

Contains: mustard, coconut.

Ingredients

• 50 g Basmati rice
• 20 g Toor dal
• 180 g Drumstick (moringa pods)
• 30 g Fresh coconut
• ¼ tsp Mustard seeds
• 5 g Urad dal
• 2 g Curry leaves
• ½ tbsp Coconut oil
• ¼ tsp Turmeric
• ¼ tsp Salt

Method

1. Cook the rice until tender and simmer the toor dal separately until soft; set both aside.
2. Heat the coconut oil, splutter mustard seeds, fry the urad dal golden, and add curry leaves.
3. Add the drumstick and turmeric with a splash of water, cover and cook 12 minutes until tender.
4. Stir in the grated coconut and cook 2 minutes uncovered.
5. Season with salt and serve with the rice and dal.

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