Drumstick Leaves| Moringa leaves chutney
Drumstick leaves is known in various names as Moringa leaves, horseradish leaves, Ben oil tree leaves. It is rich in antioxidants.
Moringa leaves can be shade dried and used. It’s nutritional content increased by over 10 times so shade dried leaves have high nutritional value than fresh leaves. Fresh moringa leaves are rich in vitamin C.
Drumstick leaves chutney is made using shadow dried drumstick leaves, spices, garlic, tamarind and coconut. Drumstick leaves are rich in iron and vitamins. Here I used shadow dried Moringa leaves. Moringa leaves chutney tastes good with dosa, idli and rice recipes.
Ingredients:
Moringa leaves-1 cup(shadow dried leaves)
Garlic-3 cloves
Red chilies-3
Channa dal-2 tbsp
Urad dal-1 tbsp
Shredded coconut-2 tbsp
Coriander seeds-1 tbsp
Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
Tamarind-small gooseberry size
Whole black pepper-2
Salt-as needed
Cooking oil- 2 tbsp
Mustard & Urad dal-1 tsp
Method:
- In a pan add a spoon of oil and heat it.
- Add channa dal, urad dal, red chilies, garlic and roast well.
- Roast till it changes golden brown and keep aside.
- In medium flame, add Moringa leaves and roast them till aromatic.
- Set aside to cool completely.
- Add the roasted ingredients, shredded coconut, tamarind, cumin seeds, pepper, coriander seeds and salt in a mixer jar.
- Add required water and grind it to a coarse paste. Finally heat a spoon of oil in a pan.
- Add mustard, urad dal. Fry until Urad dal turns golden brown. Add red chilies and curry leaves.
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