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Drumstick Leaves Dry Sabji, South Indian Style Subzi

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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This South Indian style subzi will enable you to appreciate the naturally interesting taste of drumstick leaves, because it does not use heavy masalas.
Just a traditional tempering and a mixture of coconut and minimal spices is enough to accentuate the taste of drumstick leaves. Make sure you get tender drumstick leaves from the market – these not only cook fast, but also have a pleasant, slightly-sweet, slightly-bitter flavour.
Serve the Drumstick Leaves Dry Subzi with rice and dal . You can also try other recipes like Paneer Sabji, Kadai or Onion and Karela Subzi .
Drumstick Leaves Dry Sabji, South Indian Style Subzi recipe - How to make Drumstick Leaves Dry Sabji, South Indian Style Subzi
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
16 Mins
Total Time
26 Mins
Makes
3 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
3 1/2 cups drumstick leaves (saragva bhaji) , washed and drained
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/4 cup grated coconut
1/4 tsp roasted and crushed cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/8 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tsp crushed garlic (lehsun)
salt to taste
Method
- Combine the coconut, cumin seeds, chilli powder, turmeric powder, garlic and salt in a plate and mix well using your hands. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadai, add the mustard seeds and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.
- Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the drumstick leaves and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add ¼ cup of water, mix well and cover it with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the prepared coconut mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 123 cal |
Protein | 2.8 g |
Carbohydrates | 7.6 g |
Fiber | 1.6 g |
Fat | 9 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 2.7 mg |
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Rohit
March 13, 2025, midnight
This a very unique vegetable recipe.. loved the combination of the ingredients.. in this recipe.. Thank you for the recipe..