Gravied Drumsticks

Ingredients 

• 4 medium drumsticks, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup scraped fresh coconut 
• 1/2 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 3-4 whole dry red chillies
• 2-3 garlic cloves 
• 1 inch ginger piece, chopped
• 2 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 7-8 curry leaves
• A pinch of asafoetida
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp

Method

1. Dry roast scraped coconut, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and red chillies for two to three minutes or till they emit a nice aroma. When cool, grind along with garlic and ginger to a smooth paste using water as needed.
2. Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds and curry leaves. When they begin to change colour, add asafoetida, ground coconut masala paste and turmeric powder. Cook on low heat, stirring continuously, for two to three minutes or till oil surfaces on top.
3. Add two cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, add drumsticks and salt and cover and cook on low heat for ten to fifteen minutes or till done. Add tamarind pulp, stir and continue to cook for another minute. Serve hot with steamed rice.

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