We used to have a drumstick tree in our backyard planted by my grandad. The tree yields abundance amount of drumstick which we use in sambar and the green leaves goes into stir fry. The plant going viral with the scientific name of moringa and widely use as powder or filled in clear capsules. Known to treat many illness as the leaves are rich in vitamin K,B,C,magnese and essential nutrients. The shredded coconut and urad dhal enhance the texture and flavor of this simple stir fry recepi. I could have this delicious moringa leaves stir fry along with hot white rice without any curry or side dishes and it tastes heaven.
Ingredients
2 cups moringa leaves,cleaned and washed
4 tbsp shredded coconut
1 onion,chopped
3 tbsp dried anchovies
4 tbsp peanut/vegetable oil
Salt to taste
To Temper
1 tbsp gingely oil
2 dry chilllies,torn
1 tsp mustard seeds
Methods
Heat frying pan with peanut oil and fry the dried anchovies till crispy. Transfer to a plate.
Heat gingely oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, once mustard seeds splutters add urad dhal and dry chillies. Stir and add chopped onion. Saute till the onion turns translucent. Reduce heat to low.
Add the drumstick leaves and stir. Season with salt and stir. Cook for 6-7 minutes. Add shredded coconut and cook for another 2 minutes.
Serve with white rice
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