Drumstick Curry (Andhra style)

Ingredients:
Drumsticks 2-3
Curry leaves 15-20
Salt to taste
Oil 2 tablespoons
Mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon
Split black gram skinless (dhuli urad dal) 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Onions chopped 2 medium
Ginger roughly chopped 1 1/2 inch pieces
Garlic 6-8 cloves
Dried red chillies 2-3
Roasted peanuts 2 tablespoons
Tamarind pulp 2 teaspoons

Method:
Step 1
Scrape the drumsticks and cut into 1 inch pieces. Heat 2-3 cups water in a deep non stick pan, add turmeric powder, salt and drumstick pieces. Cover and cook.
Step 2
Heat oil in another deep non stick pan. Add mustard seeds, black gram, curry leaves and when the seeds splutter, add onions and sauté till lightly browned.
Step 3
Grind together ginger, garlic, red chillies, peanuts with a little water to a fine paste
Step 4
Drain the drumsticks and add to the pan with onions. Add the ground masala and mix well.
Step 5
Add salt and mix. Cover and cook for a while on low heat. Add a little of the leftover water in which the drumsticks were cooked. Cover and cook till the drumsticks are completely soft.
Step 6
Add tamarind pulp and mix well. Serve hot.
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