Murunga keerai thoran : (Drumstick leaves medley)

INGREDIENTS;

2  handful drumstick leaves.

1 handful drumstick flowers.

3/4 cup grated coconut.

2 to 3 green chilies, slit.

1/2 tsp garlic  powder.

1 medium sized onion, chopped.
1/2 tsp turmeric powder.
1 to 2 tbsp Olive oil.
1/2 cup yellow split peas, (Bengal gram).
Salt to taste.

METHOD:
Soak the split peas for one hour and cook with enough water.
Heat oil, add onion and saute.  When it turns translucent, add green chilies, turmeric powder, garlic powder and salt.  Stir in the leaves, flowers and sprinkle little water and cook, stirring frequently on medium heat.  When its almost cooked add coconut, salt and cook.  Stir in the cooked gram and mix well.  Cover and remove from heat.

"ENJOY COOKING AND EATING"