MURUNGAI KEERAI PARUPPU/ DRUMSTICK LEAVES DHAL
About murungai keerai/drumstick leaves they are rich in fiber and these leaves are known to control the diabetics and improve the glucose tolerance. These leaves are exclusively control the blood cholesterol levels mainly Total cholesterol level and Triglyceride levels.Murungaikeerai/drumstick leaves are rich in anti-oxidants which helps to prevent from diabetic and cardiovascular diseases. It helps to regulate the blood flows that helps to reduce even the menstural cramps too. One of the most recommended greens during pre and post pregnancy.
The finest complete healthy meal. This recipe is rich in fiber, iron and a good source of protein, it helps to prevent from constipation and regulates the blood flow. Here is the recipe
Ingredients:
- Murungai keerai/ drumstick leaves – 1cup
- Tuvaram paruppu/Toor dhal – 1 cup
- Small onion/shallot – 5 nos (halved)
- Garlic – 2nos (crushed)
- Cumin seeds/ seeragam – 1 tsp
- Tomato – 1 (sliced)
- Asafetida – ¼ tsp
- Manjal podi/Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
- Water – as req
- Salt – as req
For tempering:
- Ghee – 2 tsp
- Kadugu/ mustard seeds – 1tsp
- Urad dhal/ ulundhu – 1tsp
- Dry red chilli – 3 nos
Procedure:
Step 1:
In a pressure cooker add toor dhal, small onion, garlic, tomato, cumin seeds, asafetida, and turmeric powder and pour some amount of water as required to your dhal and pressure cook it
Step 2:
Place a kadai add a tsp of ghee, once the ghee get hot add mustard seeds and urad dhal and let it splutter, now add the broken red chilies saute for a while
Step 3:
Now we have to add the washed drumstick leaves and saute for about 3-4 mins once the leaves are cooked well pour the cooked dhal mixture along with salt as req to it and ends it with a tsp of ghee. The yummy-delicious-healthy-tastyyyy- murungai keerai paruppu is ready to serve. Serve with hot rice
