Moringa is known as Drumstick, Shevaga (Marathi), Shajan (Hindi) and Munagakaya (Telugu). Moringa leaves are superfood because of high content of nutrients and antioxidants. They are rich source of multiple vitamins (A, B, C, D, E, folic acid), minerals and fiber. It is a great source of plant-based protein.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Moringa leaves
- 1 cup Toor dal (split pigeon peas)
- 1 cup sliced tomatoes
- Garlic- small pieces
- Ginger paste
- 1 tbs oil
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- Salt
- Red chili powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp Hing (asafetida)
Method:
- Wash, drain Toor dal. Add double the water to it and pressure cook.
- You can use a pressure cooker (medium flame, 3 vigils) or instant pot (pressure cook for 15 min) or on the stovetop (until it cooks well).
- Mash the cooked dal and keep it aside.
- Take a cooking pot. Add oil and heat it.
- Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and let them crackle.
- Add hing, garlic, ginger paste, and saute until rawness goes away.
- Add moringa leaves and mix well. Cover the lid.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to it.
- Once leaves begin to sweat, add tomato cubes and let them cook.
- Add mashed dal and mix well.
- Add water to it to get desired consistency.
- Add lemon juice.
- When dal reaches the desired consistency, turn off the stove.
- Serve hot moringa dal with rice or roti (Indian flatbread).
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