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Eral Murungakkai kulambu(Prawn Drumstick curry)South Indian style

This is a tangy and spicy curry the sourness primarily comes from the tamarind juice.In Tamil Eral or Iral  meaning prawns, Murungai - Drumsticks which are widely used popular vegetables in South India and kulambu stands for liquid curry.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 person
Calories 0.578 kcal
Author indrani

Ingredients

  • Prawns (6 to  8 jumbo or medium)
  • Garlic cloves (6 to  8 smashed and chopped)
  • Onions ( chopped  1 cup)
  • curry leaves (6 to 8)
  • Methi seeds (1 tsp)
  • Cumin seeds (1 tsp)
  • Mustard seeds (1 tsp)
  • Green chilies (2 to 3 chopped)
  • Red chilly powder (1 tbsp)
  • Coriander powder (1 tbsp)
  • Tomato ( 1 chopped finely)
  • Tamarind ( a small ball dissolved in 1 cup of water)
  • Coconut milk or coconut paste (2 tbsp)
  • Turmeric (1 tsp)
  • Drumsticks (6 to 7 pieces)
  • Sesame oil (1 tbsp) for seasoning
  • Oil (2 tbsp)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the prawns with turmeric and salt.
  2. Add 2 tbsp of oil and heat.
  3. Add mustards seeds.When they start spluttering add fenugreek seeds,cumin seeds and curry leaves.
  4. Add chopped onions ,garlic and green chillies.Fry.
  5. Add tomatoes ,stir and cook til it forms a creamy texture and oil starts separating.
  6. Add salt,coriander and chilly powder and simmer.Add the drumstick and 1/2 cup of water and cover cook ,till the gravy thickens.
  7. Add the prawns and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.Add the coconut milk and cook for 5 minutes.
  8. Add the tamarind juice dissolved in water and cook till the gravy thickens to desired consistency.
  9. Garnish with curry leaves and serve with steamed rice.