Moringa Leaves or Drumstick Leaves : Recipes and Benefits

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Do you want to know Moringa leaves recipes and their health benefits? If yes, this article is for you.

Do you know?

“The drumstick tree is a globally acclaimed superfood due to its medicinal properties.”

Let first understand,

What is Moringa and Why it is famous?

Moringa Oleifera also known as Drumsticks tree mostly found in Asia, Africa, and South America is a rich source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6. Calcium, Potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium, etc. This tree has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years.

Moringa tree is often known as a medicinal tree because its leaves, fruits, seeds, flowers, roots, and barks have medicinal properties. In South India, both the drumsticks and leaves is a go-to ingredient for wellness and health benefits.

Moringa leaves are cooked and used like spinach, they are dried powdered for use as a condiment. Moringa or drumstick tree leaves is highly nutritious and should be beneficial for those who are lacking essential nutrients in their diets.

Do You Know?

“ Drumsticks leaves or Moringa leaves have 7 times more vitamin C than in oranges and 15 times more potassium than in a banana, twice the protein in yogurt, and 25 times more Iran in Spinach!”

Benefits of Moringa Leaves or Drumsticks Leaves

Rich in Nutrients

The leaves of Moringa is a storehouse of important nutrients like calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, protein, and vitamins like beta-carotene of Vitamin A, Vitamin B such as folic acid, and Vitamin C and D also present in Drumstick leaves.

100 g of chopped fresh leaves contains :

• Protein – 9.40 g
• Fat – 1.40 g
• Carbohydrates – 8.28 g
• Vitamin A(beta Carotene)—378 μg
• Vitamin B6 – 1.200 mg
• Calcium – 185 mg
• Vitamin C – 51.7 g
• Magnesium – 147 mg
• Potassium – 337 mg
• Iron – 4.00 mg

Rich in Antioxidants

The study suggests that it also has antioxidant properties that protect your cells against free radicals in your body. High level of free radicals may play an important role in heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer’s

Drumstick leaves are rich in Vitamin C and beta Carotene that acts against free radicals and it also helps to increase blood antioxidant levels.

Do you Know?

Moringa Oleifera is also known as Miracle Tree

Immunity Booster

In this COVID-19 pandemic maintaining a healthy immune system is essential for helping our bodies stave off infections and illness. Moringa Oleifera leaves is a super immunity booster as it contains both Iron and Vitamin A which are essential for the normal function of the immune system. And it also helps to build resistance to infections and helps in boosting overall immunity.

Good for Digestion

Add Moringa leaves or drumstick leaves in you are diet if you are suffering from a digestive disorder like gas, bloating, constipation, and ulcerative colitis. Moringa has almost all important vitamins and minerals which contributes to the normal function of digestive enzymes.  Also, these leaves are anti-inflammatory that reduces bloating, gas, and constipation.

It also contains fiber that supports a healthy digestive system and bowel regularity which makes them an ideal remedy for digestive disorders.

Healthy Bones

Maintaining healthy and strong bones is a very important component of overall health. Moringa oleifera leaves are a rich source of calcium, magnesium, and protein. All of these are needed to support good bone health. As we know it also has anti-inflammatory properties that help combat joint pain for those who suffer from arthritis.

Regular consumption of these leaves will have a positive effect on improving bone density.

Good for Skin and Hair

Moringa leaves are rich in vitamin A can make your skin glow. It is also an excellent source of amino acid that helps in the formation of keratin protein needed for thicker and longer hair. High in vitamin C can help to boost natural collagen production and protect your skin from fighting off wrinkles and sun damages

It also contains detoxifying elements, which also boost the skin and hair

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Do you Know?

In Western countries, the dried leaves are sold as dietary supplements, either in powder or capsule form.

Moringa or Drumsticks Leaves Recipes

Drumsticks or Moringa Leaves Paratha

Easy healthy homemade moringa leaves paratha( bread) recipes using whole wheat flour

Servings       Prep Time      Cook Time
5 paratha      5 minutes      10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Drumstick leaves Chopped
• 1 Cup Whole Wheat
• 1/2 tsp Chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp Carom seeds
• 1 tbsp Ghee or oil
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• Water to knead the dough

Instructions

1. In a bowl add wheat flour, chopped moringa leaves, chili, cumin, and garam masala powder, carom seed, oil, salt mix well
2. Add water and kneed into a smooth dough
3. Divide the dough into 5 equal portions and roll out each portion into a circle of semi-thick by dusting extra flour
4. Heat a Tava on medium flame and place the paratha on hot tava let it cook using ghee or oil on both sides, till golden brown spots appear on both sides.
5. Serve hot with curd, pickle, or raita

Moringa or Drumsticks leaves Soup

Moringa leaves soup also known as Murungai Keerai soup in South India is very easy to prepare. This soup is rich in iron and protein and also good for the eyes.

Servings       Prep Time     Cook Time
2 people        5 minutes      15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Cup Fresh Drumstick leaves Chopped
• 5 Shallots
• 6 Garlic cloves
• 2 Tomato
• 1 tsp Black pepper powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. In a pressure cooker, add fresh drumsticks leaves with peeled shallots, garlic, chopped tomatoes, coriander, and turmeric powder
2. Add 2 cup of water and cook for 2 whistles in a pressure cooker
3. After 2 whistles, open the cooker, strain the soup using a filter, squeeze and extract the soup
4. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve hot

Moringa’s leaves rice

Moringa leaves rice or murungai keerai sadam is so delicious and quick to prepare which is apt for lunch box.

Servings       Prep Time      Cook Time
2 people       10 minutes      15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Fresh Drumstick leaves Chopped
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• 2 Dry chili split into two
• 1 Cup Cooked rice
• 1/2 Chopped onion
• 1 tsp Channa Dal Bengal gram
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan, once the oil gets heated add cumin seeds, channa dal, and let it crackle.
2. Add chopped onion, dry red chili, and salt to taste, saute until onion turns into golden color.
3. Then add fresh moringa leaves and little salt saute until leaves are half cooked
4. Add some water and cook until the water evaporated, add grated coconut(optional) and saute for 1 minute
5. Now add cooked rice and mix well, drumstick leaves rice is ready to serve hot.

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Final Verdict

This multipurpose Miracle Tree is very nutritious and its leaves can be eaten fresh, crushed, or cooked, they can be stored as a dried powder without loss of nutritional value and benefits for people who lack essential nutrients.

The Moringa leaves or Drumstick leaves can be blended into fruit smoothies or cooked like spinach in most recipes. Dried moringa powder can be added to the curry recipe.

Not only its leaves but also its flower and seeds are all edible. There are no side effects in leaves they are perfectly safe to consume but it’s always a good idea to consult your doctor especially if you are pregnant because there is no such research exists on the safety of moringa while pregnant.

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