Drumstick Thoran

Method

1. 1

   Prepare drumstick: Wash 4-5 drumstick pods. Scrape the outer skin lightly. Cut into 2-inch pieces.

2. 2

   Parboil drumstick: Boil drumstick pieces in salted water with half tsp turmeric for 8-10 minutes until tender. Drain.

3. 3

   Make coconut mixture: Mix half cup freshly grated coconut with half tsp turmeric, 1 tsp cumin, 2 green chillies and 3 shallots sliced.

4. 4

   Combine: Mix parboiled drumstick with coconut mixture.

5. 5

   Heat coconut oil: Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a wide pan.

6. 6

   Splutter mustard seeds: Add 1 tsp mustard seeds and cover until all pop.

7. 7

   Add aromatics: Add 2 dried red chillies and curry leaves. Fry 20 seconds.

8. 8

   Add drumstick-coconut mixture: Add to the pan. Season with salt.

9. 9

   Toss: Cook on medium heat 3-4 minutes tossing gently — drumstick is delicate.

10. 10

    Serve: Drumstick thoran has a delicate sweet-nutty flavour. Eat by pressing the drumstick between your teeth to extract the inner flesh. Serve with rice.