Andhra Style Urlugadda Munagakaya Charu Recipe - Potato And Drumstick Gravy

Spicy curry with potatoes and drumstick, the vegetables are cooked in a onion and tomatoes gravy, making for an amazing accompaniment with steamed rice or with Pulka's.The drumsticks add a wonderful flavour to the gravy and it is also very nutritious.

Nithya Anantham
Andhra Style Urlugadda Munagakaya Charu Recipe - Potato And Drumstick Gravy
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Andhra Style Urlugadda Munagakaya Charu Recipe-Potato And Drumstick Gravy, is a quick easy to make spicy recipe using potatoes and drumsticks. The vegetables are cooked in a onion and tomatoes gravy, making for an amazing accompaniment with steamed rice or with Pulka's. The drumsticks add a wonderful flavour to the gravy.

Did you know ? Drumstick pods helps to build strong bones, it is very good for pregnant women also. Drumstick pods which are known as moringa in local language is rich in calcium, Iron and vitamins. They are also have properties such purifying the blood, improves digestion and protects against infection.

Serve the Andhra Style Urlugadda Munagakaya Charu Recipe - Potato And Drumstick Gravy along with Steamed Rice, Mango Rasam Recipe (Tangy, Sweet & Spicy Soup) and Beans Vepudu Recipe for the weeknight dinner.

If you like this recipe, try more Andhra Recipes which you can try in your kitchen: 

  1. Andhra Style Pappu Charu Recipe (Lentil Soup Style Curry)
  2. Andhra Style Pulihora Recipe (Spicy & Tangy Tamarind Rice)
  3. Andhra Style Vankaya Kothimeera Karam Recipe
  4. Andhra Style Chama Dumpa Pulusu Recipe

Cuisine: Andhra
Course: Side Dish
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep in

10 M

Cooks in

20 M

Total in

30 M

Makes:

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 Potatoes (Aloo) , cut into cubes
  • 2 Drumstick , cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 2 Onions , finely chopped
  • 2 Tomatoes , finely chopped
  • 1 Green Chilli , finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Red Chilli powder
  • 2 teaspoons Coriander Powder (Dhania)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
  • 2 teaspoons Oil
  • 1 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves , for garnish
  • Salt , to taste

How to make Andhra Style Urlugadda Munagakaya Charu Recipe - Potato And Drumstick Gravy

  1. To begin making Andhra Style Urlugadda Munagakaya Charu Recipe, peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes and keep it soaked in water until we start cooking.

  2. Cut the drumsticks into 2 inch long pieces and keep aside.

  3. Heat oil in saucepan, add the mustard seeds and let it crackle. Add the curry leaves and let it splutter for a few seconds.

  4. Immediately, add the onions and saute until it turns translucent. Once they are translucent, drain the potato cubes from water and add it to the pan.

  5. Add the drumstick pieces and mix well. Add turmeric powder, salt, tomatoes, about 2 cups of water, stir and close the lid. Let it simmer until the vegetables are cooked well.

  6. Now, add the coriander, red chilli powder and let it simmer for at least 25 minutes until the gravy becomes little thicker and the vegetables are completely cooked.

  7. Add water at this stage, if you want the gravy to be little more soupy. Also do a taste check and adjust.

  8. Simmer for another 5 minutes, garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the heat.

  9. Serve the Andhra Style Urlugadda Munagakaya Charu Recipe - Potato And Drumstick Gravy along with Steamed RiceMango Rasam Recipe (Tangy, Sweet & Spicy Soup) and Beans Vepudu Recipe for the weeknight dinner.