Drumstick dal (dal shevaga)

Drumstick are rich in calcium, iron and vitamins and hence they are consider as wonderful tonic for growing child.


RECIPE :


Ingredients :
Moong dal/ toor dal - 1/2 cup
Drumsticks - 8-10 pieces (3 inch approx.)
Tomato - 1 small (Peeled and chopped)
Onion - 1 small (chopped )
Cumin seed - 1/4 tbsp
Hing - a pinch
Turmeric powder - a pinch or two
Oil - 1 tbsp
Salt
Jaggery - 1 tbsp
Kokam / tamarind - 1 small piece


Method :
1. Wash and pressure cook dal for 2-3 whistle.
2. Boil drumsticks in separate pan , covered with lid and cook till drumsticks become tender. (Tip 1)
3. Heat oil in pan, crackle the cumin seed and add hing, turmeric powder and onions. Saute till onion gets translucent.
4. Add tomato and cook until gets mushy.
5. Add whisked dal, boiled drumsticks with water. Add extra water as per your need. Add salt. Allow it to boil for few minutes.
6. Add tamarind/ kokam and Jaggery. Boil for minute.
7. Serve this drumstick dal with rice.


Tips :
1. Do not cook drumsticks with dal in pressure cooker. Drumstick get cooked early than dal.You can pressure cook the drumstick separately by your judgement.
2. You can add a piece of green chilli if your kid started to eat spices.