- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add chopped shallots or onions, curry leaves, and chopped green chilies and saute until tender. Add the drumstick pieces and season well. Add turmeric powder, Red chili powder, and coriander powder. Mix well and add a quarter cup of water. Cover and cook in low flame for about five minutes. Coarsely grind grated coconut and cumin seeds. Add this to the drumstick, mix and cook until dry. Prepare the tempering by adding mustard seeds, dry red chilies, and urad dal. Add it to the drumstick. Serve hot as side-dish to rice.