March 13, 2018

Drumstick Leaves & Peas Chutney / Chutney Recipe - 37 / #100chutneys



It is a known fact that Drumstick leaves which is also popularly known as Moringa leaves have amazing health benefits. Because of its medicinal properties, these are nowadays available in the form of capsules and powders. But since we are fortunate to get the fresh ones, I make sure to include these leaves and drumsticks in our regular menu during the season. Drumstick leaves are generally used in Sambhar, Adai, Stir fry / Poriyal, Kootu etc. But in my place, whenever we get fresh leaves in the market my family expect me to cook Crab curry. Yeah, Crab and drumstick leaves make a fantastic combination. In my today's recipe, I have used drumstick leaves along with green peas and horse gram to make a nutritious chutney which pairs perfectly with Rice.

If you have a picky eater at home who removes all these leaves from rice, then try this healthy chutney. Even if they eat one tablespoon of this chutney,  it gives a huge satisfaction of serving a healthy meal for our kids.

Ingredients :

1 Tbsp Oil 
1/2 - 3/4 Cup Drumstick leaves 
1/4 Cup Green peas ( Cooked ) 
1 Tbsp Horse gram / Kollu 
2 - 3 Dry red chillies 
2 Tbsp Coconut, grated
Small piece of Tamarind 
Salt to taste 

Method :

Heat oil in a pan and add horse gram.

Fry it in a low flame until it changes its colour and add the remaining ingredients except salt.

Saute until the drumstick leaves gets cooked and remove from the flame.

Cool the sautéed ingredients and grind into fine or little coarse paste by adding the required quantity of salt and water.

The consistency of chutney should be thick so add water according to it.

Once done, transfer it to a bowl and serve.


Serving Options :

Serve with Rice.




30 comments:

  1. So innovative recipe. Drumstick leaves are a great source of vitamin A. Good for eyes. Chutney looks delicious. Great share.

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  2. Looks lovely, and so nutritious too. I didn't know drumstick leaves pair well with crabs too, must try it someday :)

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  3. Wish i have fresh drumstick leaves at home to try this unique chutney. Sis , you rock and am so proud of you seriously. You come everyday with so many unique chutneys. Keep going ma.

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  4. Another beautiful chutney .Wonder how you get all those innovative ideas.. Waiting for the rest of all the chutney recipes..

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  5. That is such a healthy & delicious looking chutney. Never thought drumstick leaves can be used to make a chutney.

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  6. I second Priya Suresh, you have such a creative mind. Now spill the beans along with all these chutney what else do you eat? :) just kidding.

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  7. One more interesting chutney..Always look forward and wait for your chutney recipes

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  8. Another flavourful chutney and I need to try them all. This one will be on top of the list.

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  9. Rare combination! Very innovative. Keep up the work dear. We all are getting benefitted. Very lively Color

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  10. Looks healthy, and delicious. Love the addition of peas in chutney.

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  11. This looks like pesto but in Indian avatar... such a good way to hide the superfood muringayila!

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  12. Delicious chutney dear. And look at that beautiful green color. 😚

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  13. Again another unique share for chutney category!!

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  14. Peas and drumsticks together sounds really interesting.

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  15. What and combination da.. how you get this many ideas to combine?? Interesting chutney priya..

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  16. this chutney look finger licking delish. Simply amazing and can go well with so many meal types.

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  17. Looks delicious, but I have never got moringa leaves here in my town. ..sad

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  18. Another of your unusual combination of flavours in chutney. Great job

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  19. Awesome combo.in love with your recipes, so yumm.

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  20. I love drumstick leaves, in fact adore them! I prefer Murungu ellai adai than dosais any day. As you rightly said, this is indeed a great way to include leafy greens as part of the kids diet. They wont be able to spot it and gobble it up nicely! As always, love your amazing chutney posts. Each better than the other. Way to go!

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  21. You come up with mind blowing chutney ideas.. seriously who would have thought drumstick leaves and peas chutney.. looks lipsmacking

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  22. with texture this chutney looking absolutely inviting. Really you have a great collection of chutney recipes.

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  23. What a healthy and yummy chutney priya! I could live on chutneys alone and yours looks mouthwatering!

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  24. what a beautiful looking Chutney this is, drumsticks and peas , I am sure it would have tasted awesome

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