Drumstick leaves AND FLOWER stir fry / MORINGA LEAVES AND FLOWER PORIYAL

Aug 07, 2015
By Mary Anthony
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DRUMSTICK LEAVES STIR FRY RECIPE [ The leaves have many beneficial nutritional Values ]

INGREDIENTS

Oil – 1 tbsp
mustard seeds- 1 tsp
urad dal – 1 tsp
onions – 2 [ finely chopped]
dry red chillies – 3 or 4 broken
drumstick leaves – 3 OR cups tightly packed
salt as per taste
freshly grated coconut – 3 or 4 tbsp

METHOD

Pluck only the leaves , not even the stalk

Clean , wash, rinse and drain water completely.[ keep in a colander ]

Heat oil in a thick pan /kadai.

Add the mustard seed + urad dal.

Let the mustard seeds splutter and let the dal turn light golden brown.

Add the red chillies

Add the onions and fry till translucent.

Add the leaves and fry on medium flame .

Add salt and sprinkle 2 or 3 tbsp. water .

Cook till moisture escapes and it becomes completely dry.

Add the coconut and mix well.

Off the flame.

Serve hot as a side dish with rice + curry .

NOTE

We don’t get it much in market so see if there are any drumstick trees near your house , tell some one to pluck it. [ I got it from my building garden].
Buy tender leaves.
While cleaning remove only the leaves not the stalk.[its a difficult job].
You can keep the bunch of leaves for a day automatically only the leaves fall off.
You can fry and add it to sambar.
Instead of onions you can just add crushed garlic
You can also add moong dal and make it like regular green leaves.
The texture after cooking will not be like regular greens
You can also make palak dal ,pakoda or even cook it with potatoes.
You can also add grounded roasted peanuts towards the end
You can add the leaves in the process of making ghee from butter at home
You can add it in the batter of dosa or adai
You can add scrambled egg also

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BENEFITS OF DRUMSTICK LEAVES FROM NET

According to ancient Ayurveda Drum Stick leaves will cure almost 300 types of diseases. It has approx. 90 nutrients and 46 antioxidants. Drumstick Leaves are high in nutrition and medicinal properties. Drumstick Leaves are rich in Vitamin- A, Vitamin- C, Essential Amino acids and Calcium. Drumstick leaves fights with Eye, Bone, Heart, Nerves related problems. Fresh Drumstick Leaves are rich in Vitamin- A 4times rich when compared to carrot. 10 times rich when drumstick Leaves are dried.

Drumstick Leaves protect from Diarrhea, Heart, Skin, eye related problems. Fresh Drumstick Leaves are rich in Vitamin- C, 7 times greater when compared with Oranges. Due to its richness it fights with cold, flu.

Fresh Drumstick Leaves are 4times greater than milk in its calcium value and 17times when it is dried. Due to this it makes bones and teeth very strong. Fresh Drumstick Leaves are 3times greater than Banana in its potassium value and 15times when it is dried. Due to this it makes the brain and nerves to work perfectly. Fresh Drumstick Leaves are 1time greater than spinach in its iron value and 25times when it is dried. Due to this it increases blood cells. The same Protein value of egg will available in Drumstick Leaves. 2times greater when compared with Yogurt. 9 times when they are dried. Drumstick Leaves are effective in developing body cells. Drumstick Leaves Juice will help for pregnant ladies it will cure bloodlessness and calcium deficiency. Place boiled Drumstick Leaves paste on Joint pains, Nerve pains, Sciatica, Boils, Headache to get immediate relief. Due to its antioxidant property it aids digestion, nourishes eye& brain, improves skin texture.

Drumstick leaves will improve defense mechanism in the body. Due to its anti-inflammatory property it boosts metabolism in the body and maintain sugar levels.

Drumstick Leaves have antibacterial properties useful in preventing throat, chest, and skin infections. Dry bark powder of drumstick root used for fungal skin infections. Drumstick leaves, flowers, and seeds are useful in treating various sexual weaknesses.

Finely powdered Drumstick seeds were used to purify dirty water. Drumstick particles bind to the dirt and settling the dirt down. This process also reduces the bacteria and pollution load by 99%. Cautions with Drumstick leaves: Try to choose fresh and unwilted leaves without any sign of discoloration or yellowing and no black spots on it. Don’t consume large quantities of drumstick leaves due its laxative property will cause stomach and stool disorders. Juices with Drum Stick Leaves 1 cup of Drumstick Leaf juice equal to 9 eggs, 60g of meat lover, 20g of flesh, 500g of butter. 1 small cup of Drumstick Leaf juice + 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice will give potential strength to body and also it balances nutritional deficiency, anemia, cough, asthma, nerve weakness, improves smoothness of skin. Drumstick Leaves Juice + Honey +coconut water will get rid of motions. To get rid of anemia takes this Juice for 15days.

For better bone strength and muscles take a cup of Drumstick Leaf juice and boil it up to ¼ cup juice and mix with milk and take in 2 proportions. Take 2- 4 spoons of Drumstick Leaves Juice + Honey at bed time will cure eye nerves weakness. Boiled Drumstick Leaves Juice + 3 spoons Cucumber juice + 3 spoons Carrot Juice + small proportion rock Salt will cure urinary tract diseases. Drumstick seeds soup + little ginger and pepper have been used for treating prolonging sexual activity in men and women.

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