Murungakkai Kuzhambu – Drumstick Masala Kulambu For Rice

Murungakkai kuzhambu

My parents were with me in Bangalore for the past one month. My father like kurma based kuzhambu varieties for rice. So I tried this Murungakkai masala kuzhambu for our lunch. We all loved it. Its a very simple recipe with tomato base.  I made it directly in a pressure cooker. So it took less time to prepare.

Friends, if you are looking for some easy Drumstick kuzhambu recipe with mild masala flavor, this is for you. Do try it and share your feedback with me.

Murungakkai kuzhambu recipe

 

Murungakkai kuzhambu recipe / Drumstick kulambu

Murungakkai kuzhambu recipe / Drumstick kulambu

Murungakkai kuzhambu recipe / Drumstick kulambu for rice

 
Cuisine: South Indian
Category: side dish
Serves: 3
Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 20 Minutes
Total time: 30 Minutes
 

INGREDIENTS

1 cup = 250ml

  • Drumstick – 2
  • Ripe Tomato – 2
  • Small onion – 15 OR big onion – 2 (finely chopped)
  • Garlic – 10 cloves
  • Curry leaves – few
  • Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Sambar powder – 1/2 to 1 tsp
  • Salt – as needed

To temper

  • Cooking oil – 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Urad dal – 1/2 tsp
  • Cinnamon – 1 inch piece
  • Cloves – 2

To grind

  • Grated coconut – 1/4 cup
  • Fennel seeds – 1/2 tsp
HOW TO MAKE MURUNGAKKAI KUZHAMBU
  1. Wash and chop drumstick, onion, tomato, garlic.
  2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, Cinnamon and cloves.
  3. Saute onion, garlic, curry leaves till transparent. Add tomato and saute till mushy.
  4. Add turmeric powder, sambar powder and salt. Saute for a minute.
  5. Grind coconut and fennel seeds to a smooth paste. Add to the cooker.
  6. Add required water and mix well. Keep the chopped drumstick in a box and place it inside the cooker without adding water.
  7. Pressure cook in low flame for one whistle. Open the cooker after the steam is released.
  8. Take the drumstick bowl and add to the kuzhambu. Mix well and serve with rice.
METHOD – STEP BY STEP PICTURES
  • Wash and chop Drumstick into finger size pieces. Chop onion, tomato and garlic finely. Keep the chopped drumtsick in  a bowl. 

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  • Heat oil in a pressure cooker base. Splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, Cinnamon and cloves. Saute onion, garlic and curry leaves till transparent. 

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  • Add tomato and saute till mushy. Add turmeric powder, salt, sambar powder and mix well.
  • Grind coconut and fennel seeds to a smooth paste. Add to tomato mixture. Mix well. Add required water. Take chopped drumstick pieces in a bowl and keep it inside the cooker. No need to add water to drumstick pieces.

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  • Close the pressure cooker and cook in low flame for one whistle. Switch off the flame and open the cooker after the steam is released. Remove the drumstick bowl and add to the cooker. Mix well and check for consistency. Boil for few minutes if its watery OR add little water if its too thick. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice.Murungakkai kuzhambuMurungakkai kuzhambu

Note

  • Adjust the quantity of spice powders as per your taste.
  • For variations, you can grind cinnamon and cloves along with coconut instead of sauting in oil.

Try this easy and tasty Murungakkai kuzhambu for rice and enjoy !

Murungakkai kuzhambu

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