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Indian Moringa/Drumstick Leaves Recipes

Jul 27, 2022. by Bhavana Patil. No Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Looking for easy, healthy Vegetarian Indian Moringa/Drumstick leaves recipes to make in your Instant Pot or Stovetop? Here is my collection of 8+ best Vegetarian Moringa recipes from my blog. Vegan, Keto, or Low carb and gluten-free recipes.

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What is Moringa?

Moringa Oleifera is a plant called the drumstick tree belonging to the family Moringaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South Asia and India.

From its seeds (pods), flowers, fruits, and roots almost all parts of the moringa plant are edible and used for medicine for centuries. It's widely used in making dal, sambar, curries, parathas, and soups in India.

Drumstick is also known by several names such as Nugeekayi soppu in Kannada, Murungai keerai in Tamil, Munagaku in Telugu, Muringayila in Malayalam, Shajan in Hindi, Shevaga in Marathi.

Moringa Leaves Nutrition

Moringa greens are an amazing source of essential vitamins such as vitamin B complex, C, K, and beta carotene. Also rich in minerals like calcium, iron, zinc, manganese and has a good amount of protein and dietary fiber.

Moringa leaves are a powerhouse of antioxidants that can protect your cells from damage and may boost your immune system.

moringa/drumstick leaves with stems

Health Benefits of Moringa/Drumstick Leaves

Moringa is a superfood and has multiple health benefits, few are

  • Good For Heart
  • Regulates Diabetes
  • Lowers The Risk Of Cancer
  • Fights Infection
  • Reduces Cholesterol Level
  • Good for Pregnancy And Lactation

Where do you find fresh Moringa leaves?

You can find these fresh moringa leaves at your nearest Indian grocery stores here in the Bay Area, California. You can also find them in your local farmer's market or health food stores.

When you have excess, you can also spread fresh drumstick leaves on a cloth or large plate and sundry in a covered area for 1-2 days (do not put in direct sunlight as it will affect the green color of the leaves) or can be dried under the fan as well. Use them when fresh leaves are unavailable.

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8+ Indian Vegetarian Moringa/Drumstick Leaves Recipes

Let’s look at the 8+ Indian Moringa Leaf Recipes, which will offer you various options.

moringa makhana served in a bowl with moringa leaves on side

Moringa Makhana

The Moringa/Drumstick leaves Makhana recipe has a tangy flavor with a healthy combination of moringa powder and chat masala.
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Moringa Leaves Dal served in a steel bowl with fresh moringa leaves on side

Moringa Leaves Dal

Moringa Leaves Dal recipe is a comforting and an easy one-pot pressure cooker recipe made with moong dal, moringa leaves (drumstick leaves), tomatoes, indian spices.
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potato moringa leaves stir fry (aloo moringa) served in a white bowl with roti and salad on the side

Potato Moringa Leaves Stir Fry

Simple Indian stir fry with potatoes (aloo), fresh moringa (drumstick leaves), and a few spices
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Drumstick Leaves Stir Fry ( Murungai Keerai Poriyal)

Drumstick Leaves Stir Fry made with yellow moong dal and drumstick leaves.
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Moringa leaves Coconut Chutney served in a bowl with tempering on the top

Moringa Leaves Chutney

Moringa leaves Coconut Chutney is a healthy South Indian style chutney recipe made with moringa (drumstick leaves).
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Moringa leaves Raita served in a bowl with drumstick leaves on the side

Drumstick Leaves Raita

Drumstick or Moringa leaves Raita is an easy and healthy raita recipe made with yogurt (curd) , sautéed moringa leaves and some spices
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Potato Salad with Moringa Leaves

Sneak some fresh moringa leaves into your diet with this Potato Salad with Moringa Leaves. A spicy sauté of moringa leaves, potatoes and a whole heck of a ton of flavor!
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drumstick leaves paratha served on a plate

Drumstick Leaves Paratha

Drumstick Leaves Paratha is an easy to make and healthy Indian paratha/bread recipe using whole wheat flour with drumstick/moringa leaves and few spices.
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moringa/drumstick leaves rice served in a bowl and drumstick leaves ,peas and cinnamon stick on side

Moringa Leaves Rice Recipe

Moringa Leaves or drumstick leaves rice recipe is an Indian style rice dish which is quick ,healthy and tasty lunch and kids lunchbox
Check out this recipe

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8+ Indian Moringa/Drumstick Recipes

Bhavana Patil
Looking for easy, healthy Vegetarian Indian Moringa/Drumstick leaves recipes to make in your Instant Pot or Stovetop? Here is my collection of 8+ best Vegetarian Moringa recipes from my blog. Vegan, Keto or Low carb and gluten-free recipes.
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