Besan Ka Pithla (drumsticks in Gram Flour Curry)
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Course : Indian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3                    drumsticks -- (peeled), cut in 5
                        -- cm pieces
   2 1/2  cups          --
   1      gram          flour -- sieved
   2      tablespoons   oil
   1      teaspoon      cumin seeds
     1/2  teaspoon      mustard seeds
     1/2  teaspoon      asafetida
   8                    curry leaves
   2                    onions -- finely chopped
   2                    tomatoes -- chopped
   6                    green chillies -- chopped
     1/2  teaspoon      turmeric powder
   1      teaspoon      sugar
   1      cup           coriander leaves -- chopped
                        salt -- to taste
 

Preparation:

A Maharashtrian dish. Boil drumstick pieces in water till the centres and seeds are soft. Mix gram flour with water to make a thin paste. Heat oil. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, asafetida and curry leaves. When the seeds pop, add the onions. Fry till the onion is translucent. Add tomatoes and drumsticks. Stir fry gently for 2 minutes. Add gram flour mixture, green chillies, turmeric, salt and sugar. Stir gently till cooked and creamy. There should be no lumps. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rice or rotis.