Mulakkada Jeedipappu Kura Andhra Recipe | Drumstick Cashew Masala Curry
Mulakkada Jeedipappu Kura
Mulakkada Jeedipappu Kura or Andhra style drumstick cashew curry is a delectable fusion of moringa pods and cashew nuts in a creamy tomato onion gravy. A simple South Indian curry made with tender drumsticks, the dish is full of flavour and tastes great when served over hot rice.
Mulakkada Jeedipappu Kura
Mulakkada (drumstick) is a long green vegetable that comes from the Moringa Oleifera Tree or Miracle Tree. Every part of the drumstick tree is useful – the leaves, flowers, pods, seeds, roots and bark – are either used in cooking or offer medical benefits. Moringa pods, flowers and leaves are widely used in Asian cuisine.
Drumstick leaves and pods are rich in calcium, iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C and other essential nutrients.
Mulakkada Tomato Jeedipappu Kura made with drumstick pods and cashewnuts is a great combination for a mildly spiced curry. Fresh juicy tomatoes, tender drumsticks, plump cashews, sautéed onions and spices make this drumstick curry a perfect dish for get-togethers.
Mulakkada Jeedipappu Kura Recipe:
Nutritious Mulakkada jeedipappu kura is a semi dry curry that tastes awesome with plain white rice. A simple and yummy curry with drumsticks and cashew nuts, the dish is a great variation for vegetarians.
To make drumstick cashewnut curry, firstly soak cashewnuts in warm water and keep aside for 10 minutes. Finely chop the onion and tomato. Also slit the green chilli.
Take fresh, tender drumsticks and chop them into 2-2 ½ inch pieces. (If the drumstick pods are slightly hard, you can partially peel the drumsticks prior to cooking.)
Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Sizzle mustard and cumin seeds.
Next add green chilli, curry leaves and chopped onion. Fry the onions on medium heat till brown.
Then tip in the ginger garlic paste and sauté for half a minute.
Next add chopped tomatoes, sauté and cook till they turn soft. Sprinkle turmeric powder and mix well.
Put in the drumsticks and stir everything together.
Add cashewnuts and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Sprinkle cumin powder, coriander powder, and chilli powder, salt and combine well.
Add one cup of water, stir and cook covered till the gravy thickens and the drumsticks are cooked through.
There should be just enough gravy to coat the drumstick and cashews.
Turn off the gas. Finally stir in 1 tbsp. milk till you get a nice creamy consistency.
Serve Mulakkada jeedipappu kura with rice and dal.
If you are looking for more Indian vegetarian drumstick recipes, then do try out Bengali Drumstick Curry.
Jeedipappu mulakkada kura is a popular side dish in Andhra. A simple curry with the right balance of spices and the distinct flavour of drumsticks coming through. If you want to rustle up something slightly different but easy to prepare and delicious to eat, then this recipe will suit you.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Andhra
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 40 minutesminutes
Servings 3
Calories 147kcal
Author Shil
Ingredients
Onion – 1,medium, finely chopped
Cashew nuts – ¼ cup,soaked in warm water
Tomato – 1 large,chopped
Drumsticks/Moringa Pods – 3, large
Green chilli – 1
Curry leaves – 2 sprigs
Mustard – ¼ tsp
Cumin seeds – ¼ tsp
Ginger garlic paste – ¼ tsp
Cumin powder – ¼ tsp
Coriander powder – ¼ tsp
Red chilli powder – ¼ tsp
Salt – ½ tsp
Water – 1 cup
Milk – 1 tbsp
Oil – 1 tbsp
Instructions
Soak the cashews in warm water for 10 minutes. Chop the onion and tomato finely and slit one green chilli. Cut tender drumsticks into finger length pieces. (The drumsticks I got were about 18 inches in length).
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a kadai. Splutter jeera and mustard seeds.
Add curry leaves, green chilli and chopped onion. Fry on medium heat till the onions brown.
Stir in ginger garlic paste. Fry for about 30 seconds.
Tip in chopped tomatoes and mix well. Cook on medium heat till the tomatoes soften and oil starts to ooze out. Mix in turmeric powder.
Add the drumsticks and fry for a minute. Add the soaked and drained cashews and fry for a minute or so.
Sprinkle jeera powder, dhania powder, salt and chilli powder. Mix all the ingredients together.
Pour a cup of water into the kadai and stir well. Cover with a lid and cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the drumsticks are cooked and the gravy thickens to the desired consistency, turn off the gas.
Add 1 tbsp milk and gently mix to get a nice creamy gravy.
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Moringa is indeed a superfood. Will have to try this recipe I have drumsticks next time
Thanks Prasanna - the humble drumstick sure packs a punch - do try out this drumstick recipe.