Authentic Telangana Munjalakai Tomato Kura
A delightful and tangy drumstick and tomato curry from Telangana, simmered in a spiced sesame-peanut paste. This rustic dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or jowar roti.
45min
Total Time
4
Servings
Telangana
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Dry roast peanuts and sesame seeds until fragrant, then grind them into a smooth paste with a little water and set aside.
2
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and splutter mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fresh curry leaves.
3
Add the sliced onions and sauté until translucent, then stir in the ginger-garlic paste until raw aromas disappear.
4
Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt, cooking until the tomatoes turn mushy and oil separates.
5
Add the drumstick pieces and red chilli powder, tossing well to coat them in the masala.
6
Pour in about a cup of water, cover the pan, and simmer until the drumsticks are tender.
7
Stir in the ground peanut-sesame paste and cook for another 5 minutes on low heat until the gravy thickens.
8
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Ingredients
3 drumsticks (munjalakai), cut into 3-inch pieces
3 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely sliced
2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
A few sprigs of fresh curry leaves
3 tablespoons oil
Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
Salt to taste
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.