Moringa/Drumstick Leaves Stir-Fry Recipe

(Updated Version)

Packed with nutrients, the moringa tree - along with its flowers and drumsticks—is a true blessing for humankind. In the 21st century, where the race for success and wealth often takes a toll on our health, moringa leaves offer a powerful Zen solution. Although cleaning the leaves by pulling them from the stems can be time-consuming, the effort is absolutely worth it, as moringa leaves are celebrated as a Zen superfood. I’ve made this moringa and drumstick leaves stir-fry countless times, both in vegetarian and non-vegetarian versions. The only difference lies in one ingredient: you can choose to add dried shrimps or dried anchovies, or simply leave them out.

Moringa Leaves Stir-Fried with Dried Shrimps

Ingredients (as needed)

Moringa leaves (remove leaves from the stems)

Dried shrimps (soaked and rinsed)

Grated coconut

Dried red chillies (broken)

Mustard seeds

Oil

Salt

 

Method

Heat oil in a pan and fry the dried shrimps until crispy.

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

Stir until the mustard seeds start to splatter.

Add the moringa leaves and salt.

Stir-fry until the leaves soften to your desired texture.

Dish out and serve.

Note: I also added some moringa flowers to the dish for extra flavor and nutrition.

Vegetarian Moringa/Drumstick Leaves Stir-Fry

For a vegetarian option, use the same ingredients but omit the dried shrimps.

Oh-yes, you can add curry leaves for an aromatic touch.