Moringa Leaves Stir-Fry (Thoran) with Grate Coconut
This delicious moringa (drumstick) leaves stir-fry is made with two superfoods - moringa and coconut. This traditional recipe is easy, healthy and tasty!
Servings: 4 serving
Ingredients
- 250 grams moringa (drumstick) leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder optional
- 1/4 cup grated coconut
- to taste salt
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/4 cup shallots
- 1 tablespoon crushed dry chillies
- 1 sprig curry leaves optional
Instructions
- Wash and drain the moringa leaves. Get rid of all the thick sprigs. Finely chop the shallots.
- Crush the shallots with the flat surface of your knife. Chop them.
- Take the moringa leaves, grated coconut, turmeric powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Combine well.
- Heat the oil in a pan, splutter mustard seeds followed by the chopped shallots.
- After the shallots are cooked to tender, add crushed chillies and curry leaves (optional, I didn't use them).
- Saute for a couple of minutes on a medium flame.
- Now add the mixed moringa leaves and combine well.
- Cook with the lid closed for 10 minutes. Add salt if required. Stir occasionally.
- Open the lid, stir well, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Switch off.
- Serve hot with some rice and curry.