How to make Muringaila or drumstick leaves and egg thoran?

 Here’s a simple and tasty Muringaila (drumstick leaves) and Egg Thoran recipe — a nutritious Kerala-style dry dish that goes perfectly with rice. 🌿🍳

🥘 Ingredients

Main:

• Muringaila (drumstick leaves) – 2 cups (tightly packed)

• Eggs – 2 to 3

• Grated coconut – ½ cup

• Onion – 1 (finely chopped)

• Green chillies – 2 (slit or chopped)

• Garlic – 3 cloves (crushed)

• Curry leaves – a few

• Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

• Chilli powder – ½ tsp (adjust to taste)

• Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

• Coconut oil – 2 tbsp

• Salt – to taste

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👩‍🍳 Preparation Steps

1. Clean the drumstick leaves:

   • Separate the leaves from the stems.

   • Wash well and drain the water completely. Set aside.

2. Prepare the coconut mix:

   • In a bowl, mix grated coconut, turmeric powder, chilli powder, and a little salt.

   • Keep aside.

3. Cook the muringaila:

   • Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a pan.

   • Add the cleaned drumstick leaves and a pinch of salt.

   • Sprinkle a little water, cover, and cook for 3–4 minutes on low flame until the leaves soften.

   • Do not overcook (it will turn bitter).

4. Make the thoran:

   • Heat another 1 tbsp coconut oil in the same or a different pan.

   • Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

   • Add curry leaves, chopped onion, green chillies, and garlic.

   • Sauté until the onion turns soft.

5. Add the coconut mix:

   • Add the coconut mixture and stir for 1–2 minutes until aromatic.

6. Add cooked drumstick leaves:

   • Mix well and cook for 2–3 minutes on low flame.

7. Add eggs:

   • Beat the eggs lightly and pour them over the mixture.

   • Stir continuously until the eggs are cooked and well combined with the leaves and coconut.

   • Adjust salt.

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🍽️ Serve With

• Steamed rice

• Moru curry or sambar

• Or as a side dish with chapathi

Would you like me to give you a non-egg version (pure muringaila thoran) as well?