This Drumstick Kurma by Arokiya Doss Is A Revelation In Simplicity

Name: This Drumstick Kurma by Arokiya Doss Is A Revelation In Simplicity
Prep time: 10
Cook time: 20
Total time: 30
Ingredients: 200 g Drumsticks (cut into 2-inch pieces); 100 g Sliced onions; 75 g Chopped tomato; 5 g Chopped ginger; 5 g Choped garlic; 10 g Slit green chillis; 1 piece Curry leaf; 1 piece Cinnamon stick; 1 piece Clove; 1 piece Green cardamom; 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder; 0 g Salt (to taste); 25 g Freshly grated coconut; 15 g Cashew (soaked in warm water); 75 ml Oil; 25 ml Ghee; 2 g Cumin seeds; 2 g Fennel seeds; 1 piece Bay leaf

Creamy and fragrant with spices, this dish delivers nutty undertones of coconut and cashews for a light meal.

Contributed By

Chandreyi Bandyopadhyay

September 20, 2025

Drumstick kurma

A cherished South Indian delicacy celebrated for its rich, coconut-based gravy and subtle layering of spices, drumstick kurma strikes a perfect balance for an easy dinner. Fragrant whole spices lend it a notable warmth, while green chilies add just the right hint of heat. Enjoy tender drumsticks soaked with flavours, making each bite deeply aromatic. Paired with rice, chapati, or parotta, this kurma is comforting, hearty, and utterly satisfying.

Quick Info

Prep Time 10 min

Cook Time 20 min

Total Time 30 min

Servings 2

Difficulty easy

Ingredients

Drumsticks (cut into 2-inch pieces) - 200 g
Sliced onions - 100 g
Chopped tomato - 75 g
Chopped ginger - 5 g
Choped garlic - 5 g
Slit green chillis - 10 g
Curry leaf - 1 piece
Cinnamon stick - 1 piece
Clove - 1 piece
Green cardamom - 1 piece
Turmeric powder - 0.5 tsp
Salt (to taste) - 0 g
Freshly grated coconut - 25 g
Cashew (soaked in warm water) - 15 g
Oil - 75 ml
Ghee - 25 ml
Cumin seeds - 2 g
Fennel seeds - 2 g
Bay leaf - 1 piece

Instructions

Step-1

Blend the grated coconut and soaked cashew nuts with a little water to form a smooth paste. Set aside.

Step-2

Heat oil and ghee in a pan. Add cinnamon, clove, cardamom, bay leaf, cumin seeds, and fennel seeds. Sauté until aromatic. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.

Step-3

Stir in ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Cook until the raw smell disappears. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.

Step-4

Add the drumstick pieces, turmeric powder, and salt. Stir well.

Step-5

Pour water and let it simmer for about 8-10 minutes until drumsticks become tender.

Step-6

Once cooked, add the coconut-cashew paste and mix well.

Step-7

Allow it to simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step-8

Adjust salt if needed and add curry leaves. Drizzle some ghee over the curry for enhanced flavour.

Step-9

Serve hot with steamed rice, chapati, or parotta.

Recipe