Moringa/Drumstick Leaves Pulao is a quick, healthy, and flavorful Indian-style rice recipe perfect for lunch or packing in kids' lunchboxes. This is a great way of including superfood moringa leaves into kids diet.
Drumstick leaves, also known as moringa greens (‘Nugeekayi soppu’ in Kannada), are rich in beta-carotene, Vitamin C, protein, iron, and potassium. They are widely used in dals and curries for their nutritional benefits.
Other moringa leaves recipes you might like are drumstick leaves paratha, aloo moringa, moringa makhana, moringa chutney, moringa raita, and off-course moringa dal.
I usually prepare this rice with basmati rice but any variety of rice can be used. You can also add roasted cashews or peanuts for the crunch.
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How to Make Moringa Rice
Firstly, take all ingredients listed "for grinding" and make a smooth paste in a blender using 2 tablespoons of water.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil/ghee in a heavy-bottomed kadai. Add whole spices such as bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon stick, and cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds.
Next, add finely chopped onions and saute until the onions turn light brown.
Add ground coriander mint paste and saute for 1-2 minutes till the raw smell disappears.
Then add fresh moringa leaves, green peas, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the moringa leaves wilt.
Lastly, add cooked basmati rice, mix it well, and turn off the gas.
Serve Drumstick/Moringa leaves Rice hot with yogurt or raita.
Tips & Variations
- You can also use sweet corn instead of green peas.
- I have made this rice recipe pulao style, but you can also make it like fried rice with some carrots and beans.
- Substitute white rice with brown rice, quinoa, or millet for this moringa leaves pulao.
Moringa Leaves Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon oil or ghee
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cloves
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon cumin (jeera) seeds
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 cup tender moringa/drumstick leaves tightly packed
- ½ cup green peas
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- salt adjust to taste
For Grinding:
- ¼ cup coriander leaves
- ¼ cup mint (pudina leaves)
- 3 green chilies
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ inch ginger
- 2-3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Firstly, take all ingredients listed "for grinding" and make a smooth paste in a blender using 2 tablespoons of water.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil/ghee in a heavy-bottomed kadai. Add whole spices such as bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon stick, and cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds.
- Next, add finely chopped onions and saute until the onions turn light brown in color.
- Add ground coriander mint paste and saute for 1-2 minutes till the raw smell disappears.
- Then add moringa leaves, green peas, turmeric, and salt. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the moringa leaves wilt.
- Lastly, add cooked rice, mix it well and turn off the gas.
- Serve Drumstick/Moringa leaves Rice hot with raita.
Notes
- You can also use sweet corn instead of peas.
- I have made this rice recipe pulao style, but you can also make it like fried rice with some carrots and beans.
- Substitute white rice with brown rice, quinoa, or millets for this moringa leaves pulao.
Nutrition
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