Moringa fruits, leaves and flower dishes

Moringa, the drumstick tree is a miracle tree. It is due to the medicinal properties and health benefits.It is also having antiviral, anti fungal and anti inflammatory properties. The edible parts such as fruits, leaves and flowers are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. It has a great source of fibre and low calories. Some of therapeutic values are it is good for stomach, skin, liver, heart, lungs and kidney disorders. 

We went to pluck the matured fruits up on our Moringa tree. In our attempt got a branch broken down with fruits and flowers. We won’t go for flowers because the fruits are more precious. Brought down, set aside, distributed among our neighbors. It’s lockdown time. Enough time to clean the flowers and leaves. We both together made the task easy. Today my turn. To convert them to not at all common dishes. Menu of Moringa leaves, fruits and flowers ready.

Made Moringa leaves yogurt dish.

Made Moringa flower stir fry.

Made Moringa fruit masala curry.

With these three side dishes the lunch was super great, delicious and nutritious.

Moringa leaves yogurt mix 

Two handfuls Moringa leaves, cleaned and chopped,

Onion 1, chopped,

Garlic cloves 4, finely chopped,

Green chilli 3, thinly sliced,

Yogurt 1 cup,

Salt to taste,

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp.,

Sugar 2 tsp.,

Coconut oil 1 tbsp., mustard seeds little, dried chilli 1.

Heat oil in a pan, drop in mustard seeds and allow to crackle, drop in red chilli, followed by onion, garlic and green chilli, sauté till tender and add moringa leaves, turmeric and salt, combine well, when cooked transfer into a bowl with the yogurt. Add sugar, combine well and serve with rice.

Moringa fruits masala curry 

Moringa fruits 5, peel and cut into finger length pieces. Halve the pieces,

Onion 1, ginger 1 inch piece, garlic cloves 5, all three thinly sliced,

Green chilli 4, silted,

Chicken masala 2 tsp.,

Coconut milk 1 cup,

Salt to taste,

Curry leaf a sprig. 

Add the veggies together in a medium wok,in half cup of water, add salt and cook. Add a sliced tomato pieces, chicken masala , when it gets boiled, add the coconut milk, allow to bubble on low flame. Garnish with the tempered mix of mustard seeds , red chilli and curry leaves in coconut oil. Serve hot with rice.

Moringa flower stir fry 

Moringa flowers 2cups, cleaned, washed, drained and chopped,

Onion 1, garlic cloves 4, green chilli all chopped,

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp.,

Cumin powder 1/3 tsp.,

Salt to taste,

Grated coconut 1/2 cup,

Coconut oil 1 tbsp.,

Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp., 

Dried red chilli 1, broken.

Heat the coconut oil in a shallow pan, drop in mustard seeds, allow to crackle, drop in red chilli and curry leaves followed by onion, garlic and green chilli, sauté till tender. Add the flowers, salt and turmeric powder, cumin powder, mix well allow to cook for 2-3 minutes. The super tasty rare and unique stir fry is ready. Serve with rice.