Wednesday, June 2, 2004

Sweet n Chilli Drumsticks (Gujarati)

Ingredients:
drumsticks - 250 gms
wheat flour
haldi
chilli powder
hing powder
cooking oil
sugar
ginger paste
green chillies paste
tomato
coriander leaves
Method
Peel and cut drumsticks into 2 1/2 inch pieces. In a katori take about 3 tblspn atta. Add haldi chillies powder and hing powder (1 teaspoon) to it. Heat a little oil. Take it off the fire - when it is slightly cooler, add the above to it and stir quickly. Add about 2 1/2 - 3 katoris water and stir - no lumps should remain.
Put it back on fire. Add salt and sugar to taste, about 1 tablespoon adrak - green chillies paste, and one medium sized red tomato chopped. When it comes to a boil add the drumsticks and close the cooker. Put off heat when it comes to pressure and gives one whistle. Do not open immediately - let it cool down. Check whether drumsticks are cooked - otherwise boil a little more till the vegetable is well cooked but not broken. Garnish with chopped hara dhaniya.

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