Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2 Servings

Drumsticks or moringa is a treasure trove of nutrients. It is now touted as a superfood. It is a regular addition to sambar. Here is a flavourful combination of vegetables, lentils and coconut in mild spices. In Palakkad Brahmin cuisine it is called Molagoothal. Usually served with steamed rice.

Ingredients

• Drumstick: 1 cup (cut into 2-3 inch pieces)
• Yam:1 cup (cut into 1 cm cubes)
• Arhar dal/Toor dal: ½ cup (cooked)
• Fresh Coconut: 1/3 cup (grated)
• Turmeric: ¼ tsp
• Red chilli powder: ¼ tsp
• Rock salt: to taste
• Mustard seeds: ¼ tsp
• Cold pressed coconut oil: 1 tsp (optional)

Method

• In a pan cook the yam pieces in water with salt and turmeric powder.
• Grind coconut and cumin seeds with little water into a fine paste.
• Once the yam is ¾ way cooked add drumstick and cook them together. (Take care drumstick doesn’t overcook and break) adding water if needed.
• Add red chilli powder, curry leaves cooked toor dal and coconut paste.
• Simmer together on slow flame for a few minutes. Stirring to make sure it doesn’t stick to the bottom.
• Add water to get the right consistency. Temper with roasted mustard seeds
• You could drizzle with cold-pressed coconut oil which is completely optional
• Serve hot with rice.

Wellcure Tip: Yam can be replaced with potatoes.

Eating Guide:

• Food group: Vegetables and lentils.
• Lentils are rich in fibre and a good source of protein as well.

• Veggies are loaded with enzymes and high water content. They aid in digestion and act as a daily dose of vitamins and minerals.

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