Mulakkada Masala (Drumstick Masala)

Ingredients:

Fresh drumsticks-4
Fresh grated coconut powder-1 cup
Chopped tomatoes-2
Green chillies-4
Chopped onions-2
Ginger-garlic paste-1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder-1/4 teaspoon
Red chilli powder-1 teaspoon
Tamarind pulp-2 tablespoons
Salt-1 tablespoon
Cumin seeds-1 teaspoon
Garam masala-1 teaspoon
Oil-2 tablespoons
Fresh coriander leaves-a few

Method:

1. Peel the outer layer of drumsticks and cut them into small pieces.
2. Grind the chopped onions, tomatoes, coconut and cumin seeds into a coarse paste.
3. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the grinded paste until it turns brown in colour.
4. Add the drumsticks and fry them for two minutes on a medium flame.
5. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt and ginger-garlic paste.
6. Mix well and add the tamarind paste with two cups of water.
7. Let it cook for 6-8 minutes on a low flame.
8. Add the garam masala and turn off the stove.
9. After adding the masala powder, it is not necessary to cook. All the spices in the masala powder are dry roasted and powdered. So it will not give a raw smell.
10. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with hot rice. It tastes nice after it cools down because the gravy absorbs the sourness of the tamarind.