Raitas is an integral part of Indian meal. There are so many variations that we can make and enjoy each day. This is a very simple and nutritious raita made with moringa leaves. These top the list of nutritional greens and this is an easier way to consume them in our diet.
Ingredients
Yogurt ............. 1 cup
Moringa leaves.. 1/2 cup
Salt .................. to taste
Crushed black pepper.. 2-3 pinches
For tempering:
Asafoetida .... 1 pinch
Mustard seeds ... 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds ..... 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves ... few
Dry red chilli ... 1 (broken)
Oil ................ 1 tbsp
Method:
1.Transfer the yogurt into a bowl.
2. Add salt and pepper. Whisk it well.
3. Heat oil in a pan.
4. When it is hot add the tempering ingredients.
5. Allow them to crackle.
6. Now add the moringa leaves and toss them a bit.
7. Spread them around in the pan and switch off the gas.
8. Let them cook in the heat.
9. After they are cooled well mix them into the yogurt.
10. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature.
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Powerhouse of nutrients . Moringa raita sounds super healthy and tasty.best way to include the rich greens in daily diet
ReplyDeleteThanks dear. It definitely is loaded with nutrition.
Deletefrom soups to curries to raitas, I think you have covered every single way to use drumstick leaves shoba ! awesome raita for summer👍🏻👍🏻
ReplyDeleteThanks Kalyani. In fact check out the drumstick flower recipes also from the Sindhi cuisine
DeleteMoringa leaves raita looks yum. Both yogurt and moringa are such healthy ingredients and serving them with any meal would be a pleasure. I am really enjoying all your moringa recipes.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mina. I wish you could find some over there to try out these recipes
DeleteThis is such a unique recipe, I will love to try this when i do get some moringa, hopefully I can manage that when I get to my parents place.
ReplyDeleteHope you find some moringa leaves soon to make it and enjoy
DeleteWow, such a brilliant recipe shobhaji, love this moringa raita. Quick and easy to make. Will definitely try this raita
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will like it Priya.Thanks
DeleteMoringa raita sounds so good, packed with nutrients. I often get moringa leaves here. Will make it next time I get them.
ReplyDeleteOh, that's good . Do give it a try.
DeleteDefinitely a super healthy recipe. Moringa is full of vitamin A and other nutrients. Yogurt is also very healthy. I would love to try it soon.
ReplyDeleteYes dear. Do make it and share the feed back.
DeleteA fantastic way to enjoy moringa leaves in the form of a raita. Hoping to try out this recipe when I get some fresh moringa leaves.
ReplyDeleteDo try when you find them. It is tasty and healthy.
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