Madras Style Drumstick Soup

Ingredients:

Drumstick - 2
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Ghee - 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Onion (finely chopped) - 1
Garlic cloves (chopped) - 5
Ginger (grated) - 1/2 tsp
Tomato (chopped) - 2
Salt to taste
Black pepper powder
Fresh coriander leaves
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp

Method:

1. Cut drumstick into pieces
2. Pressure cook them with 3 cups of water, turmeric for 2 whistles
3. Once they are cooked, separate drumstick from water and keep the cooking water aside

4. Let the drumstick cool and then scrape out the pulp with the help of a spoon

5. Heat ghee and add cumin seeds, curry leaves
6. Add onion and saute until soft
7. Add chopped garlic, ginger and cook for a minute
8. Add tomatoes and cook until they become mushy
9. Let them cool and then blend this tomato mixture

10. Blend the drumstick pulp

11. Transfer the blended tomato in a pan and start boiling
12. Add the drumstick pulp and the reserved cooking water
13. Season with salt, black pepper and let it simmer for about 10 minutes

14. Keep stirring in between for even cooking
15. Finish with fresh coriander leaves and lemon juice