Thursday, February 1, 2024

Moringa Leaves Stir-Fried Recipe

Moringa leaves stir fried with grated coconut, black mustard seeds, dried red chilies, dried shrimps, oil and salt.
Moringa Leaves Stir-Fry with dried shrimps is a simple, flavorful dish packed with nutrients and health benefits. Often called a superfood, every part of the moringa tree (POTATO MORINGA CURRY) is valuable, from the leaves and flowers to the fruits. (Branches are generally used for planting.)

This easy stir-fry keeps the leafy greens fresh while adding taste and texture. Dried shrimps, fresh grated coconut, black mustard seeds, and dried red chilies give the moringa leaves a mild spiciness and a lasting punch of flavor.

 

For a vegetarian version, simply omit the dried shrimps, and the dish remains delicious and wholesome (VEGETABLE KURMA CURRY). 

Moringa tree growing at the fence area outside.

Ingredients for Moringa Leaves Stir-Fry

Moringa leaves (remove leaves from the stems)

Dried shrimps (soaked and rinsed)

Grated coconut

Dried red chillies (broken)

Mustard seeds

Oil

Salt

 

How to Make Moringa Leaves Stir-Fry

Heat oil and fry the dried shrimps until crispy.

Add grated coconut, broken dried chillies, and mustard seeds.

Stir until the mustard seeds start to splatter.

Add  moringa leaves and salt.

Stir-fry until for a texture preferred. 

Dish out. 

Close view of moringa leaves, stir fried with dried shrimps, grated coconut, black mustard seeds, dried red chilies, oil and salt.

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