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Drumstick recipe with potatoes | Potato & drumstick recipe

By swasthi , on May 19, 2020, 42 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Drumstick recipe with potatoes – Drumstick is a pod of the Moringa Oleifera plant or tree. It goes by the names sajjan ki phalli in Hindi, munagakaya in telugu, murungakkai in tamil and nuggekai in kannada. This long green colored drumstick vegetable is widely used in the South Indian recipes to make curry, sambar and pulusu. Even their leaves are used to cook dal or in stir fry.

drumstick curry with potato

I am sharing a simple drumstick gravy that makes a good & simple side dish. Drumsticks and potatoes are cooked in tangy spicy onion tomato gravy that tastes scrumptious with juicy drumsticks.

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If you are looking for a simple gravy then it may be for you since there is no grinding work. It can be accompanied with rice or roti. It is perfect to prepare on a working day.

To make the drumstick recipe, you can skip using potatoes or replace them with sweet potatoes or a boiled egg as well. I haven’t used any garam masala. if you desire you can use 1 tsp coriander powder and 1/2 tsp garam masala.

For more drumstick recipes on the blog,
Andhra style drumsticks curry
Soya kheema drumsticks curry
Drumsticks pickle
Drumsticks sambar

Preparation for drumstick recipe

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add curry leaves, mustard and jeera. When they splutter add onions and green chilies. Fry till they turn slightly transparent. They need not turn golden.

seasoning spices in oil for drumstick recipe

2. Add chopped drumsticks and potatoes. Fry on high heat for 2 to 3 mins. This is done to bring out the flavors of drumstick.

frying potatoes with drusmticks

3. Add tomatoes, salt and turmeric. Fry till the tomatoes turn mushy. Remember fry and do not cook by closing the lid. The taste would be completely different by covered cooking.

addition of tomatoes salt to make drumstick recipe

4. Add red chili powder. Mix well. Fry till the raw smell of chili powder goes away. This takes about 2 to 3 mins. You can also add coriander powder along with chili powder.

red chili powder coriander for drumstick recipe

5. Pour enough water to immerse the drumsticks.  I added 3 cups of water. You can also add coriander powder at this stage. Cover and cook on a low to medium flame till the drumsticks are fully cooked. The longer the drumsticks are simmered on a low to medium flame the more tasty the drumstick gravy would be.

simmering on a low flame
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Serve drumstick potato gravy hot with rice or roti.

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drumstick curry recipe

Drumstick recipe

Simple vegetable drumstick recipe from South Indian cuisine. This potato drumstick recipe is delicious & simple to make. It can be served along with rice and chapati.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings4
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • 3 drumsticks – vegetable drumsticks (cut to finger sized pieces)
  • 3 to 4 medium onions fine chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes diced or cubed
  • 2 large tomatoes chopped finely
  • 2 green chilies (slit)
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1½ tablespoon Oil
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • ½ teaspoon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon cumin (or jeera)
  • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric or haldi

optional

  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala (use more if desired)
  • 2 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped finely or cilantro
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Instructions

Making drumstick recipe

  • Wash 3 drumsticks under running water. If not tender scrape off the skin lightly. Wash and chop to finger length pieces. Cube 2 medium sized potatoes to medium size, and add them to a bowl of water until used.
  • Add 1½ tablespoon oil to a pan and heat. Add ½ teaspoon mustard and ½ teaspoon cumin. When they begin to splutter, add 1 sprig curry leaves,1 to 2 slit green chilies and 3 finely chopped onions. Fry until transparent or pink stirring often.
  • Add drumsticks and potatoes. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 large chopped  tomatoes, ¼ teaspoon salt and turmeric. I usually deseed the tomatoes and use for this recipe. Fry until the tomatoes turn mushy.
  • Then add ½ teaspoon red chili powder and fry for 2 minutes. If you wish to add ½ teaspoon garam masala or 1 teaspoon coriander powder add it now.
  • Pour water just enough to cover the drumsticks and potatoes. Cover and cook till the veggies are soft cooked. Garnish drumstick gravy with 2 tablespoons coriander leaves. Serve with plain rice & ghee.
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Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Drumstick recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 65mg22%
Sodium 154mg7%
Potassium 324mg9%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 240IU5%
Vitamin C 23.1mg28%
Calcium 35mg4%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. Roshni says

    May 28, 2020

    4 stars
    Nice recipe loved it…👍

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      May 31, 2020

      Welcome

      Reply
  3. Anjali says

    March 22, 2020

    4 stars
    Turned out well, made it as per recipe. Thank you.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 23, 2020

      Welcome Anjali

      Reply
  4. Sanjeev Athreya says

    March 21, 2020

    5 stars
    Looks
    Yummy. Planning to try out tomorrow

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 22, 2020

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Zuhair says

    March 11, 2020

    Very very beautiful 👍👌❤️ , the best part is your explanation text, I appreciate, thank you for beautiful and healthy recipe.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 13, 2020

      Hi Zuhair,
      You are welcome! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  6. Chris says

    February 20, 2019

    Hi, How much tumeric is in the recipe? It’s not in the ingredient list. I made a guess and it tasted great.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      February 20, 2019

      Thanks for trying Chris.
      I use about 1/8 tsp turmeric. I will update it. Thank you.

      Reply
  7. Lovina says

    February 2, 2019

    5 stars
    I cooked this today with this exact recipe, and was amazed with what I cooked. 🙂 Super yummy.
    I had less rice but had the sabzi plain many 2-3 times…..It was great as it is , and when mixed with curd.
    I am not able to share my curry picture here.
    Thank you ❤

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      February 4, 2019

      Welcome Lovina
      Glad to know it came out good. Thanks for the comment. We don’t have that provision yet. You can send them to our FB page. Thanks again
      🙂

      Reply
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  9. Aishwarya says

    April 11, 2018

    Wow.. superb.. .. we get plenty of drumsticks.. till now only used in sambar and few curries. Today tried a drumstick potato curry.. and it tastes yummy. Thank you so much. This adds to my recipe book.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 11, 2018

      Welcome Aishwarya

      Reply
  10. Kalyani says

    November 30, 2017

    5 stars
    This is superb I tried it with sweet potatoes and everyone loved it. This adds to my regular cooking menu. Thank you so much for this wonderful blog.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 30, 2017

      Welcome Kalyani. Yes it tastes good even with sweet potatoes,

      Reply
  11. Nithya says

    November 8, 2017

    5 stars
    Thanks Madam for the delicious recipe.I love it ?

    Reply
  12. Priyanka says

    April 3, 2017

    5 stars
    very Nice receipy n tasty.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 19, 2017

      Thanks Priyanka

      Reply
  13. Archana k says

    March 27, 2017

    5 stars
    Aswme receipes thankz for uploading these items
    U dnt have any app ah????if plz sharetat too

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    • swasthi says

      March 31, 2017

      Welcome Archana
      We don’t have an app

      Reply
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  15. Darwin says

    March 11, 2017

    4 stars
    In the ingredients it is give to slit 2 green chillies but in the procedure u haven’t mentioned anything about green chillies..

    But it is really delicious

    Just edit the recipe

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 14, 2017

      Thanks will do it

      Reply
  16. Suri says

    February 4, 2017

    5 stars
    I like the recipe. Easy to cook. Only thing that needs to remeber is selecting the drumsticks. Medium ripen or just about is the best!!! More than medium ripen drumsticks cannot absorb the flavour.. I really enjoyed. Cooking this first time. Thanks.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      February 7, 2017

      Welcome Suri
      Yes you right the young ones absorb the flavors well. Glad to know you liked it. Thanks for trying

      Reply
  17. savithri says

    January 16, 2017

    5 stars
    Very tasty recipes thanks

    Reply
  18. EL says

    September 11, 2016

    5 stars
    Best Drumstick recipe that I’ve tried so far. .Quick and easy too.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      September 14, 2016

      Thank you

      Reply
  19. supriya says

    August 31, 2016

    4 stars
    Super . Awesome . Tasty . Yummy . Too easy

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      September 2, 2016

      Thank you supriya

      Reply
      • Mansha says

        September 16, 2020

        I love all your recipes. Going to try this tomorrow. Love the detailing you go into. Thank you 🙏🏻

        Reply
        • swasthi says

          September 17, 2020

          Welcome Mansha
          Thank you so much! Hope you like this one too. Thank you!
          🙂

          Reply
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  21. Shangkri says

    July 15, 2016

    Really delicious !!!

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      July 17, 2016

      Thanks

      Reply
  22. BillieB says

    June 19, 2016

    Does drumstick have to be peeled?
    Are the skins too tough to eat and i remove the skins when eating?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      June 19, 2016

      Hi Billie
      No they don’t need to be peeled. yes the skins cannot be eaten, you will have to bite into them and suck the juices. Can eat the skin and the pulp. Discard the skins after that.
      🙂

      Reply
  23. Alma says

    March 17, 2016

    Hello good evening I was wondering what’s drum sticks? Excuse my ignorance!

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 17, 2016

      Hi Alma,
      drumstick is a vegetable from moringa tree, Also called as indian drumstick

      Reply
  24. shalini says

    August 7, 2015

    5 stars
    Simple, Easy & VERY TASTY. I had this with rice & roti, tasted yummy with both.

    Can have this any time.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      August 8, 2015

      Thanks for the feedback Shalini,
      Good to know you liked it

      Reply
  25. mrunalini says

    August 6, 2015

    5 stars
    Madam, yr simply superb…. I just made this recipe and it turned out to be yummy… I never knew that regular veggies can b cooked in such a tastier way… Ur simply amazing Madam….
    For me cooking has become easier with ur lovely blog….

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      August 6, 2015

      Hi Mrunalini,
      Feel so nice to read your comments. Thanks for sharing your cooking experiences. Good to know you liked it. Have a good day. Thanks for the feedback.

      Reply

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