There’s never an age limit to tantalizing your taste buds. If you’re not already a fan of moringa, these recipes—equally easy and delicious—will surely change your mind. As the winter season approaches and you prepare to indulge in your favorite comfort foods, it’s the perfect time to introduce some variety into your culinary repertoire. Enter the versatile moringa. Why moringa, you ask? According to a report by Medical News Today, long-term consumption of moringa can aid in weight loss, reduce inflammation, treat edema, protect the liver and cardiovascular system, manage diabetes and asthma, lower high blood pressure, and enhance eye health. So let’s dive in!
Moringa is emerging as a star ingredient this winter. Let’s explore some recipes that showcase this superfood.
Note: While moringa has numerous health benefits, it may have side effects. Individuals who are pregnant or taking medication for thyroid, diabetes, or blood pressure should consult their doctor before trying these recipes.
Moringa Smoothie
Kickstart your day with a healthy green smoothie packed with nutrients. Your body and conscience will thank you, especially when those cooler evenings bring about inevitable mid-day snacking. The Seasonal Diet has you covered.
Ingredients:
- Kale or chard leaves: 2 to 4
- Banana: 1
- Almond butter: 1 tbsp
- Date: 1
- Coconut water: 1/2 to 3/4 cups
- Cacao powder: 1 tbsp
- Moringa leaf: 1/2 tsp
- Ice: 1 cup
Method: Blend all ingredients together and enjoy the goodness.
Moringa Leaves Stir Fry
For a quick and wholesome meal that satisfies your taste buds, try this easy stir fry recipe from The Take it Easy Chef.
Ingredients:
- Moringa leaves: 250g
- Turmeric (haldi): 1/4 tsp
- Grated coconut: 1/4 cup
- Salt to taste
- Oil: 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
- Chopped shallots: 1/4 cup
- Crushed dry chilies: 1 tbsp
- Curry leaves: 1 tbsp
Method: Wash and drain the moringa leaves. Mix with grated coconut, turmeric, and salt. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and shallots, followed by crushed chilies and curry leaves. Add moringa leaves, mix, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in salt and cook for another 2 minutes with the lid open. Serve with rice.
Superfood Moringa Dal
Ensure a nutrient-packed lunch with this superfood moringa dal recipe from Carve Your Craving.
Ingredients:
- Moringa leaves: 2 cups
- Chana dal: 3/4 cup
- Yellow moong dal: 1/4 cup
- Water (to cook the dal): 2 cups
- Finely chopped green chilies: 1 to 2
- Minced garlic cloves: 3
- Grated ginger: 1.5 tsp
- Chopped tomato: 1
- Onions: 1/2 cup
- Oil or ghee: 1 tbsp
- Asafoetida (hing): a pinch
- Cumin seeds (jeera): 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric (haldi): 1/4 tsp
- Red chili powder: 1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder: 1/2 tsp
- Garam masala: 1/2 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Chopped coriander
Method: Sauté tomatoes and onions in oil, then add spices, water, dal, and salt. While pressure cooking, sauté moringa leaves with oil, salt, and red chili powder. Once the dal is cooked, mix in the moringa and chopped coriander. Serve with rice or roti.
Moringa Drumstick Curry
This vegan-friendly moringa drumstick curry from Cooking with Parita is easy to make and delicious.
Ingredients:
- Moringa drumsticks: 4 to 5
- Salt to taste
- Oil: 2 tbsp
- Gram flour: 1 cup
- Chopped tomatoes: 1/2 cup
- Mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
- Cumin seeds (jeera): 1/2 tsp
- Grated garlic: 1 tbsp
- Turmeric (haldi): 1/4 tsp
- Chili powder: 1/2 tsp
- Chopped coriander: 1/2 tbsp
- Sugar: 1 tsp
Method: Boil drumsticks in salted water for 8 to 10 minutes. Roast gram flour. Heat oil in a pan, temper mustard seeds, add grated garlic, tomatoes, salt, turmeric, chili, and coriander cumin powder. Add drumsticks, sugar, sprinkle gram flour, and coriander. Enjoy with hot chapatis.
Pistachio Amaranth Moringa Bars
These innovative and healthy sweet bars from Nirvana Cakery are delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients:
Crust layer:
- Puffed amaranth: 1/3 cup
- Shelled pistachios: 1/2 cup
- Desiccated coconut: 1/2 cup
- Cinnamon: 1/4 tsp
- Cardamom: 1/4 tsp
- Pinch of pink salt
- Pumpkin seed butter: 3 tbsp
- Maple syrup: 3 tbsp
Moringa layer:
- Overnight soaked cashews: 1.5 cups
- Moringa powder: 1 tbsp
- Zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 lime
- Maple syrup: 1/4 cup
- Vanilla: 1 tsp
- Almond milk: 1/2 cup
- Coconut butter: 1 cup
- Coconut oil: 2 tbsp
Method: Coarsely grind pistachios and pulse with desiccated coconut, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Mix pumpkin seed butter and maple syrup, stir into the coarse powder. Spoon into a tin lined with baking sheets. Blend soaked cashews with moringa powder, lime zest, juice, maple syrup, vanilla, and almond milk until smooth. Heat coconut butter and coconut oil together, blend into the smooth mix. Layer over the crust, freeze for a few hours, and enjoy!