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Murungai keerai poriyal | Drumstick Leaves Stir-fry (Vegan)
Healthy and easy to make Murungai keerai poriyal - Drumstick Leaves Stir-fry . This vegan recipe makes for a very nice side dish.

- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon urad dal
- 2 dried red chillies
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 2 cups moringa leaves (drumstick leaves)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 heaped tablespoon shredded coconut
Instructions
- 1
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan and when the oil is shimmering, add in the mustard seeds, dry red chillies and urad dal. Let it splutter and wait till the dal turns golden brown.
- 2
Add in the finely chopped onions and the salt. Saute till the onions are soft and slightly brown.
- 3
Add in the cleaned, washed and dried drumstick leaves. Saute in medium flame until all the moisture has escaped and the mixture is completely dry.
- 4
Add in the shredded coconut and saute briefly for a minute. Remove off heat.
- 5
Serve hot with rice or roti.