How long does Muringakka Mezhukkupuratti take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Muringakka Mezhukkupuratti serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Muringakka Mezhukkupuratti vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Muringakka Mezhukkupuratti spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Muringakka Mezhukkupuratti?

500 grams Drumstick, 4 grams Curry leaves, 10 grams Green Chilli, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 12 Small Onion (Shallots), 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Muringakka Mezhukkupuratti?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Muringakka Mezhukkupuratti?

About 146 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Muringakka Mezhukkupuratti

Name: Muringakka Mezhukkupuratti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 4 grams Curry leaves; 12 Small Onion (Shallots); 10 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 500 grams Drumstick; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 120 ml Water, For Cooking

35 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as muringakka upperi, murungakkai poriyal · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Muringakka mezhukkupuratti is a Kerala stir-fry of drumstick with shallots, green chilli and chilli powder in coconut oil. Mild, serves 4, about 35 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Tamil New Year, Onam

Ingredients

10 items

4 people

Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Curry leaves4 grams
Small Onion (Shallots)12
Green Chilli, Slit10 grams
Drumstick500 grams
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Water, For Cooking120 ml

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	146kcal	584kcal
Protein	3.8g	15g
Carbohydrate	17g	67g
Fat	8.5g	34g
Fibre	5.4g	22g
Sugar	3.8g	15g

Cookd masalas for drumstick

Method

1
Get ready by washing the drumsticks, shallots, green chillies and curry leaves. Cut the drumsticks into 5 cm pieces, peel and slice the shallots, slit the green chillies and remove the curry leaves from the sprigs.
2
Heat the oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add the mustard seeds and cook for 1/2 minute until they crackle. Add the curry leaves and fry for 1/2 minute until crisp.
Coconut OilMustard SeedsCurry leaves
3
Add the shallots and green chillies. Fry on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes until the shallots turn soft and lightly golden.
Small Onion (Shallots)Green Chilli
4
Add the drumstick, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and water. Mix, cover and cook on low flame for 8 to 10 minutes until the drumstick pieces are tender but still hold their shape.
DrumstickTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSaltWater
5
Uncover and cook on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, tossing gently, until the water dries and the drumstick pieces are lightly roasted and coated with oil.

Before you start

How long does Muringakka Mezhukkupuratti take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Muringakka Mezhukkupuratti serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Muringakka Mezhukkupuratti vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Muringakka Mezhukkupuratti spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Muringakka Mezhukkupuratti?: 500 grams Drumstick, 4 grams Curry leaves, 10 grams Green Chilli, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 12 Small Onion (Shallots), 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Muringakka Mezhukkupuratti?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Muringakka Mezhukkupuratti?: About 146 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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