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Muringa ela thoran

Moringa leaf thoran is an easy stirfry recipe made in Kerala style. The recipe is a valued part of post partum Indian vegetarian cuisine. Check out the step by step here.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course sidedish
Cuisine gluten free, Kerala, South indian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Kadai kadai is a a pan with a wok like structure but a thicker base.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 4 cups moringa leaves
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut

Instructions
 

  • Pick, de-stalk and wash the moringa leaves thoroughly
  • Into the wok add the oil and let the mustard seeds splutter.
  • Now add the prepped moringa leaves and saute it well.
  • The leaves rapidly shrink in size.
  • Sprinkle a bit of salt, cover and cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Reopen and mix well.
  • Saute well till the salt is mixed well and the water evaporates.
  • If it looks too dry sprinkle some water and mix well so it can cook evenly.
  • Once the moringa leaves turn dark and tender, sprinkle the coconut grated and mix well.
  • Remove from heat and cover and leave for another 5 to 10 minutes.
  • The recipe is now ready to be served.
Keyword Indian vegetarian dinner, leafy green recipes, moringa recipes
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