Munaga Aaku Charu (Drumstick Leaves Soup)

Munaga Aaku Charu (Drumstick Leaves Soup)


1. Using the tamarind, make 3 glasses of tamarind water.(See my recipe for tamarinda for the method on this)

2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a vessel.

3. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.

4. Add the red chillis,urad dal,methi seeds,garlic and cumin seeds and fry till brown.

5. Add the onions and green chillis and stir fry for a few minutes.

6. Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, tamarind water, salt, curry leaves, jaggery and the drumstick leaves and let it boil.

7. Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer for 5 minutes till the rawness of tamarind disappears.

8. Adjust salt and turn off heat.

9. Serve hot as a soup or serve with hot steamed rice.

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