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Drumstick (Moringa) Leaves Stir-Fry

The health benefits of drumstick have been known for generations and widely used in herbal medicines. Drumstick/moringa leaves are even available in capsule or powdered form as dietary supplements. It is an excellent source of Iron, vitamins, minerals, proteins, calcium, and phosphorus. Also an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, lowers cholesterol, blood sugar, detoxifier, antiseptic and helps treat digestive disorders. Due to all these properties it is referred to as Super food.
Make it a point to grow drumstick plant in your yard and reap the benefits organically, as every part of the tree has its own super health benefits.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cup Drumstick Leaves
  • ¼ Cup Onion
  • ¼ Cup Coconut
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 Green Chilli
  • Mustard
  • Urad dal
  • Curry Leaves

Method
 

  1. Clean drumstick leaves from their stems and wash it.
  2. Pressure cook cleaned drumstick leaves with turmeric powder, salt and ¼ cup water.
  3. Drumstick leaves needs time to cook, compared to other spinach's. so pressure cook it for 2-3 whistles
  4. In a pan heat oil, splutter mustard, urad dal, curry leaves, green chilli and saute onion.
  5. Add cooked drumstick leaves to it.
  6. Cover and cook for another 10 min till water dries out (if there happens to be any)
  7. Add coconut and mix.
  8. Serve along rice as side dish.