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Munaga Kaaya Tomato Kura – Drumstick Tomato Curry

Today’s curry is a simple, easy and typical Andhra dish that is sure to delight the tomato lover to the core. The delectable combination of fresh drumsticks with tarty tomatoes creates a heavenly aroma and tastes divine.

Drumsticks are cooked in a garlicy onion-tomato base with just chilli powder to spice it up. The natural sweet-tart flavor of tomatoes complements the sweetness of the drumsticks and the resultant curry is a fresh palate pleasing flavor. Makes a great curry with chapatis or rice.

Munagakaaya Tomato Curry

  Prepare time:  Cook:  Serves: 2  Cuisine: Andhra All Recipes,Andhra Recipes,Indian Curry Recipes,Indian Vegetarian Recipes,Recipes Vegetable Dishes
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 Ingredients

  •   2 drumsticks, remove skin, cut into 2" pieces, roast in a tsp of oil for 3 4 mts
  •   1 large onion, finely chopped
  •   2 tomatoes, finely chopped, heirloom work best!
  •   10 12 fresh curry leaves
  •   3 4 garlic cloves, slightly crushed
  •   pinch of turmeric pwd
  •   1 tsp red chilli pwd (adjust)
  •   salt to taste
  •   1/2 tsp grated jaggery (optional)
  •   1 tbsp coriander leaves
  •   1/2 tbsp oil

Method for making Munagakaaya Tomato Curry

  1. Heat oil in a vessel. Add the crushed garlic and curry leaves and toss them for 8-10 seconds.

  2. Add the onions and fry till translucent. Add the chilli pwd, turmeric pwd and salt. Combine well.

  3. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook on medium heat uncovered for 4-5 mts. Reduce heat, add the roasted drumsticks and cook covered for another 5 mts.

  4. Add a glass of water, jaggery, adjust salt and cook covered till you get the desired gravy consistency.

  5. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve with hot chapatis or rice.

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