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Moringa Usili / Drumstick Leaves Usili Exotic Veggies
Ashha D.Raj March 17, 2021 1 min read Exotic Veggies

Moringa Usili / Drumstick Leaves Usili

Cooking Time 30 mins
Servings 3 people
Course Usili
Cuisine
South Indian
Diet
Vegetarian
Storage
1 Day

Tasty Immunity Booster !!!

The iron rich Moringa with protien rich dhal is simply a awesome combination and a healthy treat .

Ingredients :

  • Moringa leaves 2 handful
  • Asafoetida ¼ tsp
  • Mustard ¼ tsp
  • Urad dhal ¼ tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil 1 tbsp

Grind to coarse paste :

  • Toor dhal 2 tbsp
  • Red chilly 2
  • Cumin ¼ tsp
  • Turmeric ¼ tsp
  • Coconut 11/2 tbsp

Method :

  • Boil water and add the leaves ,allow it to cook till soft.
  • When it reaches room temperature squeeze out the water and set aside.
  • In a pan heat oil ,add mustard allow it to splutter.
  • Add urad dhal allow it to splutter .
  • Add the ground dhal ,salt , asafoetida and little water ,toss it , close and cook ,till dhal is soft.
  • Now add the cooked moringa leaves and stir well, close and cook for few minutes.
  • Open the lid and fry well till a nice aroma comes.
  • Serve hot with rice.

Note :

This is a dhal dominat vegetable. If more vegetable is preferred then reduce the dhal quantity. Also the moringa can be replaced with beans ,snake gourd, bottle gourd and cluster beans.

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Ashha D.Raj
Founder & Recipe Creator · Baby Amma's Kitchen

Ashha D.Raj is a passionate home cook from Tamil Nadu specialising in traditional South Indian cuisine — from everyday comfort meals to festive prasadams. Baby Amma's Kitchen is her love letter to authentic South Indian cooking.

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