Drumstick Vathal / Murungakkai Vathal | Vathal and Vadam Recipes

We all know many varieties of vathal. But not many have heard about Drustick Vathal / Murungaikai Vathal.

This recipe is mainly to prepare drumstick so that it can be used when it is not available in daily matter, or if its price has risen into high, or if you are in a country where it is not available at all.

The drumstick vathal you will get after preparation will look little brown color. But its taste will be just as fresh as normal drumsticks. You can make sambar and vathal kuzhambu with this preserved drumstick vathal.

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Recipe Cuisine : South Indian | Recipe Category: Vathal and Vadam

Preparation Time: 20 mins  | Drying time: 5-6 days

Ingredients:

Drumstick	Required
Salt	Required
Water	Required

Procedure:

1. Wash and remove the sharp ends of the drumsticks.

2. Then cut them into 2 inch pieces.

3. Add drumstick pieces in a wide bowl and add water till the drumstick pieces immersed completely.

4. Add required salt (1 tbsp is enough for 1 kg). Mix them well and bring to boil.

5. When the water starts to boil, switch off the flame.

6. Allow it to cool down completely.

7. Drain the water completely and spread the half cooked drumstick pieces in a plastic sheet or clean clothes. Keep it under sunlight for 4-5 days. It depends on the size of the drumsticks.

8. If dried completely then store them in a air tight container for later use.

Note:

1. Use the drained water for making soups.

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Drumstick Stir Fry / Murungaikkai Poriyal

Drumstick Sambar has become so stereotype that it has become the only way to have Drumstick. A good alternative recipe for Drumstick is Spicy Drumstick Fry. It will be a good sidedish for Sambar Rice recipes and also Curd Rice.

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Recipe Cuisine : South Indian | Recipe Category: Stir Fry

Preparation Time: 10 mins  | Cooking Time: 15 mins | Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients:

Drumsticks (1 inch pieces)	2 cups
Salt	As required
To Temper:
Oil	2 tsp
Mustard Seeds	¼ tsp
Curry Leaves	1 spring
Finely Chopped Onion	½ cup
Finely Chopped Tomato	1 cup
Sambar Powder	1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder	¼ tsp
To Garnish:
Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves	1 tbsp

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Procedure:

1. Wash and cut the head and tail of the drumstick. Then chop them into 1 inch pieces. Keep it aside.

2. Heat the oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and wait for popping.

3. Add curry leaves and fry for few seconds.

4. Add finely chopped onion. Sauté till they become translucent.

5. Add finely chopped tomatoes and fry till they become mushy.

6. Now add the sambar powder, turmeric powder and salt. Mix them well.

7. Then add chopped drumstick pieces (from 1) and ½ cup of water. Mix them well.

8. Close the lid of the pan and cook it in a medium flame. Stir them occasionally.

9. Cook till the drumstick pieces become tender and the mixture becomes thick.

10. Finally add chopped coriander leaves and mix them well.

     Yummy and delicious drumstick stir fry is ready to serve.

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