Drumstick Bhaji Recipe | Goan Style Sautéed Drumsticks
Sharing a very easy and basic recipe today - Goan drumstick bhaji (sautéed drumsticks). In this dish, drumstick veggie is cooked in a base consisting of sautéed onions-tomatoes, seasoned with turmeric and green chilli for spice and some freshly grated coconut for the sweet nuttiness.
Servings 3 people
Ingredients
Measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml
- 200 grams drumsticks, peel the outer layer and chop into 1 to 2-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp coconut oil/ vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato, roughly chopped
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder,
- 1 green chilli, slit lengthwise
- 3/4- 1 cup freshly grated coconut/desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil on medium heat in a heavy bottom pan/skillet/kadai, add mustard seeds. Once it splutters, add onions, sauté until translucent (no need to brown them), you can add some salt to help the onions sweat quicker.
- Next, add in the chopped tomatoes. Sauté until the tomatoes are tender.
- Next, add in turmeric powder & green chilli, sauté for another minute.
- Now add 1/2 cup water and the chopped drumstick pieces, salt to taste, mix it well. Cover and let it cook on low heat for about 15 minutes or until the drumsticks are tender.
- Sprinkle grated coconut, give everything a good mix. Check for seasonings, adjust accordingly. Switch off the heat, serve hot.