MURINGA ILA / DRUMSTICK LEAF SOUP

Ingredients :

Drumstick Leaves	1 Cup
Onion	½ of a medium one
Ginger	½“ Cube
Garlic	4 Flakes
Green Gram – Split	4 Table Spoon
Raw Rice	4 Table Spoon
Black Pepper	4 Tea Spoon
Salt	As required

Method :

•  Separate the drumstick leaves from the stem. Wash and keep aside.
•  Slice the onion and ginger.
• Crush the black pepper.
•  In a steamer, keep the drumstick leaves and onion. Steam for 5 minutes.
•  Dry fry the rice.
• Mix ginger, garlic, green gram, rice, crushed black pepper, steamed drumstick leaves and onion and pressure cook for up to 4 whistles.
• When it is cool, smash well with a potato smasher or with a ladle.
• Strain and discard the waste.
• Add salt and black pepper powder to the soup and use.

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