• 3 drumsticks, peeled and cut into 5 cms pieces
• 2 1/2 cups gram flour, sieved
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp asafetida (hing)
• 8 curry leaves
• 2 onions, chopped finely
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 6 green chillies, chopped

• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 cup coriander leaves, chopped
• Salt to taste

Method

• 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 hot with rice or rotis.