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Looking for easy, healthy Vegetarian Indian Moringa/Drumstick leaves recipes to make in your Instant Pot or Stovetop? Here ismy collection of 10+ of the best Vegetarian Moringa recipes from my blog. Vegan, Keto, or Low carb and gluten-freerecipes.
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- What is Moringa?
- Health Benefits of Moringa/Drumstick Leaves
- Where do you find fresh Moringa leaves?
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- 10+ Indian Vegetarian Moringa/Drumstick Leaves Recipes
- Moringa Makhana
- Moringa Leaves Dal
- Potato Moringa Leaves Stir Fry
- Drumstick Leaves Stir Fry ( Murungai Keerai Poriyal)
- Moringa Leaves Chutney
- Drumstick Leaves Raita
- Potato Salad with Moringa Leaves
- Drumstick Leaves Adai (Murunga Keerai Adai)
- Drumstick Leaves Paratha
- Moringa Leaves Rice Recipe
- 10+ Indian Moringa/Drumstick Recipes
What is Moringa?
Moringa Oleifera is a plant called the drumstick tree belonging to the family Moringaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South Asia and India.
From its seeds (pods), flowers, fruits, and roots, almost all parts of the moringa plant are edible and have been used for medicine for centuries. It's widely used in making dal, sambar, curries, parathas, and soups in India.
Drumstick is also known by several names, such as
Nugeekayi soppu in Kannada,
Murungai keerai in Tamil,
Munagaku in Telugu,
Muringayila in Malayalam,
Shajan in Hindi,
Shevaga in Marathi.
Moringa Leaves Nutrition
Moringa greens are an amazing source of essential vitamins such as vitamin B complex, C, K, and beta carotene. Also rich in minerals like calcium, iron, zinc, and manganese and has a good amount of protein and dietary fiber.
Moringa leaves are a powerhouse ofantioxidantsthat can protect your cells from damage and may boost yourimmune system.
Health Benefits of Moringa/Drumstick Leaves
Moringa is a superfood and has multiple health benefits, few are
- Good For Heart
- Regulates Diabetes
- Lowers The Risk Of Cancer
- Fights Infection
- Reduces Cholesterol Level
- Good for Pregnancy And Lactation
Where do you find fresh Moringa leaves?
You can find these fresh moringa leaves at your nearest Indian grocery stores here in the Bay Area, California. You can also find them in your local farmer's market or health food stores.
When you have excess, you can also spread fresh drumstick leaves on a cloth or large plate and sundry in a covered area for 1-2 days (do not put in direct sunlight as it will affect the green color of the leaves) or can be dried under the fan as well. Use them when fresh leaves are unavailable.
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10+ Indian Vegetarian Moringa/Drumstick Leaves Recipes
Let’s look at the 10+ Indian Moringa Leaf Recipes, which will offer you various options.
Moringa Makhana
The Moringa/Drumstick leaves Makhana recipe has a tangy flavor with a healthy combination of moringa powder and chat masala.
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Moringa Leaves Dal
Moringa Leaves Dal recipe is a comforting and an easy one-pot pressure cooker recipe made with moong dal, moringa leaves (drumstick leaves), tomatoes, indian spices.
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Potato Moringa Leaves Stir Fry
Simple Indian stir fry with potatoes (aloo), fresh moringa (drumstick leaves), and a few spices
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Drumstick Leaves Stir Fry ( Murungai Keerai Poriyal)
Drumstick Leaves Stir Fry made with yellow moong dal and drumstick leaves.
Moringa Leaves Chutney
Moringa leaves Coconut Chutney isa healthy South Indianstyle chutneyrecipe made with moringa (drumstick leaves).
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Drumstick Leaves Raita
Drumstick or Moringa leaves Raita is an easy and healthy raita recipe made with yogurt (curd) , sautéed moringa leaves and some spices
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Potato Salad with Moringa Leaves
Sneak some fresh moringa leaves into your diet with this Potato Salad with Moringa Leaves. A spicy sauté of moringa leaves, potatoes and a whole heck of a ton of flavor!
Drumstick Leaves Adai (Murunga Keerai Adai)
Murunga keerai Adai or Moringa Leaf Dosa is a vegan, Gluten Free dosa made with mixed Lentils, Bamboo Rice and Moringa leaves.
Drumstick Leaves Paratha
Drumstick Leaves Paratha is an easy to make and healthy Indian paratha/bread recipe using whole wheat flour with drumstick/moringa leaves and few spices.
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Moringa Leaves Rice Recipe
Moringa Leaves or drumstick leaves rice recipeis an Indian style rice dish which is quick ,healthy and tasty lunch and kids lunchbox
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10+ Indian Moringa/Drumstick Recipes
Bhavana Patil
Looking for easy, healthy Vegetarian Indian Moringa/Drumstick leaves recipes to make in your Instant Pot or Stovetop? Here ismy collection of 10+ best Vegetarian Moringa recipes from my blog. Vegan, Keto or Low carb and gluten-freerecipes.
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