Munaga Aaku Charu (Drumstick Leaves Soup) Recipe

Name: Munaga Aaku Charu (Drumstick Leaves Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup drumstick leaves (washed thoroughly); 3 tablespoons tamarind pulp (Extracted from one lemon sized tamarind. Or equivalent amount of bottled tamarind paste.); 1 tomatoes (quartered); 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 baby onions; 3 green chilies, slit length wise; 10 -12 curry leaves; 1 teaspoon jaggery; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 2 dried red chilies, deseed and tear; 1 teaspoon Urad Dal (split black gram dal); 1/4 teaspoon methi seeds (fenugreek seeds); 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed

Servings: persons

1/2 cup drumstick leaves (washed thoroughly)
3 tablespoons tamarind pulp (Extracted from one lemon sized tamarind. Or equivalent amount of bottled tamarind paste.)
1 tomatoes (quartered)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 baby onions
3 green chilies, slit length wise
10 -12 curry leaves
1 teaspoon jaggery
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 dried red chilies, deseed and tear
1 teaspoon Urad Dal (split black gram dal)
1/4 teaspoon methi seeds (fenugreek seeds)
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed

1
Using the tamarind, make 3 glasses of tamarind water.(See my recipe for tamarinda for the method on this)
2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a vessel.
3
Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.
4
Add the red chillis,urad dal,methi seeds,garlic and cumin seeds and fry till brown.
5
Add the onions and green chillis and stir fry for a few minutes.
6
Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, tamarind water, salt, curry leaves, jaggery and the drumstick leaves and let it boil.
7
Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer for 5 minutes till the rawness of tamarind disappears.
8
Adjust salt and turn off heat.
9
Serve hot as a soup or serve with hot steamed rice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup drumstick leaves (washed thoroughly), 3 tablespoons tamarind pulp (Extracted from one lemon sized tamarind. Or equivalent amount of bottled tamarind paste.), 1 tomatoes (quartered), 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, and more.

Yes, Munaga Aaku Charu (Drumstick Leaves Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Munaga Aaku Charu (Drumstick Leaves Soup)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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