Muringa Ila Thoran (Drumstick Leaf Subji)

Leafy vegetables are a source of iron for the body, and though cabbage leaves, spinach leaves, and lettuce leaves can be eaten raw, drumstick leaves taste better when cooked. You can add aloo (potato) or drumstick pieces too to the dish. However, my mother usually makes this just a leafy affair. I personally do not like this dish, but it is highly nutritious and a source of vitamin C, iron, and protein.

Things you need:

Drumstick leaves - washed, dried, and removed from the stem - 4 cups

Rice - 2 tbsp

Urad Dal (White lentils) - 2 tsp

Red chillies - 2

Garlic - 3 cloves

Chopped onion - 2

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Red chilly powder - 1/2 tsp

Jeera or Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp

Oil - 2 tbsp

Salt - to taste

Method:

• Heat oil in pan, and add leaves, garlic, salt, and turmeric,red chilly, and jeera powder
• Leave pan covered and cook on low flame, stirring in between
• Heat oil in pan, add urad dal and rice until light brown
• Add red chillies and once it splutters, season the dish

Serve with rice or chapathi