Drumstick leaves poriyal/Murungaikeerai poriyal

Generally we can see drumstick trees in many houses nin south india. All the parts of this tree has medicinal value.It has Iron,phosporous,protein,calcium,carbohydrates,and vitamin A,C. Drumstick soup is very nutritious and build immunity. Diabetes patients can take drumstick leaves as it helps to reduce the sugar level in the blood. It also helps in elimination of hair loss,grey hair and helps in good blood circulation.




Ingredients

Drumstick leaves     - 1 cup
Salt
Coconut                   - 3 Tsp
Sugar                        -1/2 Tsp
Onion chopped         -1/2 cup


For seasoning

Oil   - 2 Tsp
mustard   -1/4 Tsp
Urad dhal    _1/4 Tsp
Benhal gram  -1/4 Tsp
Red chillies -1

Method

Separate the leaves from the stem and collect it in a cup and wash and drain it in a sieve.
Heat oil in a pan add all the things that is given for seasoning one by one.
Now add onion , salt and fry for a minute.
Add drumstick leaves and cook in a slow fire for 5 minutes , when the water is dried completely add sugar and coconut and switch off the stove .
Serve hot.