Corn and Drumstick Leaves Salad Recipe
Description:
The Corn and Drumstick Leaves Salad Recipe is a simple and flavorful dish that combines sweet corn and nutritious drumstick leaves, seasoned with a blend of spices. The salad is drizzled with a sweet-salty dressing and can be enjoyed either as a side dish with your main meal or as a light snack.
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Side Dish
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sweet Corn | 100 grams |
| Drumstick Leaves (Moringa) | 2 cups |
| Cumin Seeds | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Mustard Seeds | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Red Chili Powder | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Turmeric Powder | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Jaggery (Powdered) | 1 teaspoon |
| Water | 1/4 cup |
| Oil | 2 teaspoons |
| Salt | To taste |
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Time:
10 minutes
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients:
Start by washing the sweet corn and drumstick leaves thoroughly. Once cleaned, set them aside. -
Tempering the Spices:
Heat oil in a pan or kadhai. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Reduce the heat once the mustard seeds start popping. -
Cook the Corn:
Add the sweet corn to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes, allowing it to lightly sauté and absorb the flavors from the tempering. -
Add Spices:
Sprinkle in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir the ingredients well so that the spices coat the corn evenly. Cook for an additional minute. -
Add Drumstick Leaves and Sweetness:
Next, add the drumstick leaves along with powdered jaggery to the mixture. Add a splash of water (about 1/4 cup), and stir well to combine all the ingredients. -
Cook Until Soft:
Cover the pan and cook on a low flame until both the drumstick leaves and corn become soft and tender. Ensure that the flavors meld together well. -
Serve:
Once cooked, remove the pan from the heat and your Corn and Drumstick Leaves Salad is ready to serve.
Serving Suggestions:
This salad is best served alongside a traditional Indian meal, such as Sambar, rice, and Chou Chou Thoran, or enjoyed on its own as a refreshing snack.
Enjoy this nutritious and easy-to-make salad, perfect for adding a burst of flavor and health to your meal!
