Moringa is high in nutritional value. The fruit - drumstick, is used abundantly in many south indian curries like sambar and avial. But the leaf is something amazing. Read more about it here.
Moringa leaf can be used to make a delicious moringa dosa and to make mulakoottal.
Important note:
1. Moringa leaf is a laxative and might not suit some people.
2. Do try this recipe with fenugreek leaves.
Ingredients:
Moringa leaf - 3 cups
Moong dal / paasi parippu / split green gram dal - 1/2 cup
Green chilli - 1 or more
Onion - 3 tbsp finely chopped
Garlic - 1 clove (optional)
Coconut -1 tbsp (optional)
Oil - 1 tbsp
Jeera / cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Salt
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Method:
Clean and soak the dal in warm water for 1/2 an hour.
Heat the oil and splutter the jeera in it.
Add the onion, garlic and green chillies.
Saute till onions become translucent.
Tip in the dal and 1/2 cup water.
Add salt and turmeric powder.
Cook covered.
When the water evaporates, check to see if the dal is cooked, or else add more water and cook for some more time.We need the dal to hold shape but soften.
Add in the leaf after all the water evaporates and mix well.
Reduce flame and cook covered for 5 minutes.
Now open the lid and roast for 2 minutes on high flame.
Garnish with coconut and serve hot.
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