Moringa Leaves or drumstick leaves pulao recipe is an Indian style rice dish which is quick ,healthy and tasty lunch and kids lunchbox recipe.This is a great way of including superfood moringa leaves in to kids diet.
Drumstick leaves or moringa greens (‘Nugeekayi soppu’ in Kannada) is a significant source of beta-carotene, Vitamin C, protein, iron, and Potassium. It’s widely used in the dal and curries.
Other drumstick/moringa leaves recipes i make are drumstick leaves paratha , panniyaram (paddu) , uttapams ,akki rotti (thalipet) ,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 LEAVES RICE RECIPE STEP BY STEP
Take all ingredients listed “for grinding” and make a smooth paste in a blender using 2 tablespoons of water.
Heat 2 tablespoon of oil/ghee in a kadai. Add whole spices like bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon stick and cumin seeds.Let them splutter for few seconds.
Next add finely chopped onions and saute till onions are light brown in color.
And then add turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala, sambar powder and salt.Cook for another minute.
Add cooked rice ,mix it well and turn off the gas.
Serve Drumstick/Moringa leaves Pulao hot with raita.
TIPS & VARIATIONS:
- 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 .
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Moringa Leaves Rice
Ingredients
Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250ml
- 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
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- salt to taste
FOR GRINDING:
- 1/4 cup coriander leaves
- 1/4 cup mint/pudina leaves
- 3 green chillies
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 inch ginger
- 2-3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Take all ingredients listed “for grinding” and make a smooth paste in a blender using 2 tablespoons of water.
- Heat 2 tablespoon of oil/ghee in a kadai. Add whole spices like bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon stick and cumin seeds.Let them splutter for few seconds.
- Next add finely chopped onions and saute till onions are light brown in color.
- And add grinded coriander mint paste and saute for 1-2 minutes till the raw smell disappears.
- Next add moringa/drumstick leaves ,green peas ,turmeric and salt.Cook for another minute till the leaves are wilted.
- Add cooked rice ,mix it well and turn off the gas.
- Serve Drumstick leaves Pulao 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 .
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