Mulakkada Pulusu

Ingredients:

Drumsticks ( mulakkada ) - 1 ( cut into 2-3 inch pieces )
Onions - 2 big size (finely choped)
Green chillies - 2 ( sliced)
Curry leaves - 10 sheets
Coriander - for garnish
Tamarind - 1/2 small lemon
Jaggery - small piece (or to taste , optional)
Salt - to taste
Turmeric powder - 1/ 2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder - 1/ 2 teaspoon (or to taste)
Oil - 1 tablespoon
Mustard seeds - 1 tablespoon
Jeera - 1 table spoon

 Method:

1 . Take a pan and add oil and once the oil is hot add mustard seeds, jeera and once they start spluttering add onions.
2 . Once the onions are fried then add drumsticks and green chillies.
3 . Now add tamarind, salt, turmeric , curry leaves and red chilli powder and cook on the stove for cook for 5-8 min.
4 . Turn off the heat and garnish with cilantro and serve .

 Tip : If you prefer spicy, you can eliminate jaggery . Also, you can fry the garlic ( 4-5 cloves ) in the oil  .