Murungai Thokku | Spicy Drumstick Thokku Recipe | Side Dish for Rice | Emily's Kitchen Bites

Murungai Thokku (Drumstick Thokku) – tender drumstick pieces cooked in a thick, spicy, tangy onion-tomato masala. A perfect side dish for curd rice, sambar rice, rasam rice and chapati! முருங்கைக்காய் தொக்கு – spicy, tangy and full of flavour! Welcome to Emily's Kitchen Bites – everyday South Indian cooking, made with love. 🧡 🛒 INGREDIENTS For the drumsticks: • Murungai (drumstick) – 4, cut into finger-length pieces • Oil – 2 tbsp For the masala: • Oil – 2 tbsp (or use the oil left in the pan) • Cumin seeds – ½ tsp • Dry red chillies – 2 • Curry leaves – a sprig • Garlic – 4 cloves, chopped • Red chilli powder – 1 tsp • Coriander powder – 1 tbsp • Kashmiri chilli powder – 1 tsp • Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp • Big onions – 2, ground to a paste (about 1 cup) • Tomato puree – from 3 tomatoes • Salt – to taste • Water – a little • Coriander leaves – a handful 👩‍🍳 METHOD 1. Heat 2 tbsp oil, add the drumstick pieces and sauté till half cooked. Take them out and keep aside. 2. In the same pan, add cumin, dry red chillies, curry leaves and chopped garlic. Sauté till light golden. 3. On low flame add chilli powder, coriander powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, turmeric and salt. Mix well. 4. Add the onion paste and sauté till the raw smell goes. 5. Add the tomato puree and cook till thick and oil separates. 6. Add the sautéed drumsticks and coat them well with the masala. 7. Add a little water and cook till the drumsticks are soft. Add salt and cook till thick. 8. Finish with coriander leaves. Murungai Thokku is ready! 💡 TIPS • Sautéing the drumsticks first keeps them in shape and adds flavour. • Cook the masala on low flame till oil separates – that is the secret of a good thokku. • Kashmiri chilli gives a rich red colour without extra heat. ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:10 Sautéing the drumsticks 1:09 Tempering – cumin, red chilli, curry leaves & garlic 1:39 Adding the spice powders 2:13 Onion paste 2:31 Tomato puree & cooking the masala 2:59 Adding the drumsticks 3:37 Adding water & final cooking 4:27 Coriander leaves – thokku ready 📌 MORE RECIPES Senai Kizhangu Varuval – crispy yam fry:    • Senai Kizhangu Varuval | Crispy Yam Fry Re...   Mullangi Sambar – radish sambar:    • Mullangi Sambar Recipe | Radish Sambar in ...   Pepper Rasam – no rasam powder:    • Pepper Rasam Recipe | Milagu Rasam Without...   👍 If you liked this recipe, please LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE for more homestyle recipes! 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a new video. #MurungaiThokku #DrumstickRecipe #SouthIndianFood