Moringa Leaves Stir-Fry (Thoran) with Grate Coconut
Ingredients: 250 grams moringa (drumstick) leaves, ¼ cup grated coconut, Salt to taste, 1 tbsp oil, ½ tsp mustard seeds, ¼ cup shallots, 1 tbsp crushed dried chilies, 1 sprig curry leaves (optional), ¼ tsp turmeric powder (optional)
### Preparation
1. Wash and drain the moringa leaves. Get rid of all the thick sprigs.
2. Crush the shallots with the flat surface of your knife. Finely chop shallots.
3. Take the moringa leaves, grated coconut, turmeric powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
4. Combine well.
5. Heat the oil in a pan, splutter mustard seeds followed by the chopped shallots.
6. After the shallots are cooked to tender, add crushed chillies and curry leaves (optional).
7. Saute for a couple of minutes on medium heat.
8. Add the mixed moringa leaves and combine well.
9. Cook with the lid closed for 10 minutes. Add salt if required. Stir occasionally.
10. Open the lid, stir well, and cook for 2 minutes.
11. Switch off, and serve hot with some rice and curry.
Additional:
Recipe by Arun Velekkat. Photo: Arun Velekkat, “MORINGA LEAVES STIR-FRY,” 2017, via https://www.thetakeiteasychef.com/moringa-drumstick-leaves-stir-fry-recipe