Muringayila Mutta Thoran, Drumstick leaves Egg Stir Fry

Initial preparation:

1. Separate the leaves from stalks, discard the yellow and dried leaves.
2. Clean and wash the leaves thoroughly, drain the water completely and set aside.
3. Beat eggs in a bowl with ¼ teaspoon of black pepper powder and ⅛ teaspoon of salt and set aside.

Thoran Preparation:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan, splutter mustard seeds.
2. Add in the drumstick leaves and saute for 2-3 minutes on medium heat.
3. Then add ¼ teaspoon of black pepper powder and saute until the drumstick leaves turn dark green in color on medium heat.
4. Move the the cooked leaves to the side of the pan and add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil into the other side of the pan.
5. Then pour in the beaten egg mixture and scramble it quickly, for about 1-2 minutes on medium heat.
6. Once the eggs are well scrambled, mix it with the leaves.
7. Then add in the grated coconut, chopped garlic, curry leaves, turmeric powder, enough salt and mix well.
8. Bring everything to the center of the pan and pat down the mixture slightly using the back of a spoon. Cover and cook for 2 minutes on very low heat.
9. Stir occasionally to make sure that the bottom is not getting burned. Adjust salt, if required.
10. Remove from heat, and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Serve hot with rice.