EGG AND DRUMSTICK CURRY - an old Anglo-Indian favourite

EGG AND DRUMSTICK CURRY

DRUMSTICK: A GOOD BLOOD PURIFIER  - Bridget White Kumar

The 'drumstick tree', is well known for its multi-purpose attributes, wide adaptability, and ease of establishment. It is mostly grown as a backyard tree in most South Indian homes. Its leaves, pods and flowers are packed with nutrients important to both humans and animals. It is valued mainly for its tender pod, which is antibacterial and a wonderful cleanser. Drumstick is rich in calcium, phosphorus and vitamin C. The leaves are especially beneficial in the treatment of many ailments due to their various medicinal properties and their rich iron content. Drumstick is also a good blood purifier. 

EGG AND DRUMSTICK  CURRY - An easy Anglo-Indian Recipe 

Serves 6 

Preparation time 30 minutes

Ingredients

6 drumsticks, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces, 

6 Hard Boiled eggs peeled

2 onions finely chopped, 

1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
2 tomatoes finely chopped, 

6 or 7 curry leaves, 

2 tablespoons coriander leaves finely chopped, 

2 teaspoons chillie powder, 

1 teaspoon coriander powder, 

1 teaspoon cumin powder, 
½ teaspoon turmeric powder, 

1 teaspoon garam masala powder / spice powder, 

2 green chillies chopped, 

salt to taste, 

2 tablespoons oil

Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onion and curry leaves for a little while. Add the tomatoes, ginger garlic paste, green chillies, chillie powder, turmeric, garam masala / spice powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and salt and stir fry till the oil separates from the mixture. Add the drumsticks and hard boiled Eggs and 2 cups of water and simmer on low heat till the drum sticks are cooked and the gravy thickens. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Serve this delicious curry with rice or chapattis