Aritikaya Mullakada Kura (Plaintain Drumstick Curry)

Heat 2 tbsp of Oil in a pan and splutter ¼ tsp of Mustard Seeds and ½ tsp of Cumin Seeds. Add 3 finely chopped Onions, 2 Mullakadalu (Drumsticks), cut into 2 inch pieces, 5-6 Curry Leaves and Salt to taste. Increase the heat to medium and fry till the onions are soft and light golden brown in color. Add ¼ tsp of Turmeric Powder, 2 tsp of Chilli Powder, 2 peeled and cubed Aritikayalu (Plaintains) and mix well. Cover and cook on medium flame for 3-4 minutes stirring occassionally. Add 1½ cup of Water, bring to boil then reduce the flame to medium low. Allow cooking till the plantains turn soft and all the water is absorbed. Now add 1 cup of Warm Milk to the curry and cook till it reaches desired gravy consistency. Adjust Salt and just before turning off the heat, add ¼ tsp of Garam Masala and 3 tbsp of chopped Coriander Leaves. Mix well and turn off the flame.

Serve hot with rice.