Potato and drumstick curry

Ingredients

• 3 drumsticks cut to finger-sized pieces
• 3-4 medium brown onions finely chopped
• 2 medium white potatoes diced or cubed
• 2 tomatoes finely chopped
• 2 slit green chillies
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1.5 tablespoons of oil
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 tablespoons coriander leaves chopped finely

Method

1. Wash and chop drumsticks and potatoes, leaving potatoes in water until used.
2. Add mustard and cumin to a hot, oiled pan. When they begin to splutter, add curry leaves, chilies and onions. Fry until onions are soft and transparent.
3. Add potatoes and drumsticks and fry for two to three minutes. Add tomatoes, turmeric and salt and fry until tomatoes are mushy.
4. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala and leave for two minutes.
5. Pour enough water to cover potatoes and drumsticks. Cover and cook until vegetables are soft.
6. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rice.

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