HEALTHY DRUMSTICK LEAVES DOSA / MORINGA DOSA

Jun 20, 2021
By Mary Anthony
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HEALTHY DRUMSTICK LEAVES DOSA / MORINGA DOSA

Moringa, a nutrient-packed superfood that comes from the Moringa oleifera tree in India, has been used for centuries in Eastern cultures to alleviate headaches, ease constipation, stimulate the immune system, promote weight loss, and increase libido. Modern research suggests moringa can help lower cholesterol, balance blood sugar, and ease other health concerns.

The leaves of the Moringa tree are edible and are used in cooking from olden times but have become popular in the last few years as a superfood.

Studies reveal that it reduces liver damage and even helps prevent liver injury. It may also help in restoring liver enzymes, which allow the organ to perform its many duties: clear our blood of drugs, chemicals, and alcohol; convert glucose to starch for storage; and excrete wastes via bile etc

Moringa leaves have almost all the nutrients we need regularly for good health and well being. They have vitamins, calcium, iron, protein, magnesium, zinc, and are low in fat and this helps to cure numerous health problems by keeping our bodily organs healthy.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF MORINGA LEAVES – [ from google ]

Moringa leaves can treat Cancer and are also good for liver health.
The calcium and phosphorus and the anti-inflammatory properties present in Moringa leaves help to make bones stronger and help arthritis patients.
The antioxidants present in moringa leaves are heart-friendly and thus help us to maintain a healthy lipid and cholesterol profile and prevent cardiac damage.
Moringa has also shown to help decrease the stress hormone that causes erectile and sexual dysfunction in men. The vitamins in moringa are essential for sexual arousal and, therefore, some men find that it can be used alongside medication such as viagra to boost their sexual health.
Moringa leaves powder is good for diabetic patients as it helps to reduce the amount of glucose in the blood.
It also prevent arteries from thickening thus reducing high blood pressure.
Moringa also helps to improve eyesight by stopping the dilation of retinal vessels.
Treats Anemia – It helps the body to absorb more Iron thus the red blood count increases.
Helps in treating mood disorders, anxiety and fatigue.
Due to its antibacterial and anti fungal properties it helps in digestion, treats constipation and gastric problems.
Moringa leaves juice acts as an antiseptic on skin problems and is good for wound healing.
Good for lactating mothers as it helps to increase milk production.

INGREDIENTS

Fermented dosa batter – 4 or 5 cup
Fresh drumstick leaves – 1 cup tightly packed [ roughly 18 to 20 sprigs ]
Ginger – a small piece
Red chilli or green chilli – 1 or 2 or as per taste
Jeera – 1 tsp

NOTE – You can try this recipe with any dosa or idli batter. you can also try with any millets batter – VARIETIES OF DOSA RECIPES – https://maryzkitchen.com/?s=dosa

PREPARATION

Make dosa batter and ferment it – Perfect dosa recipe
Pluck the leaves and wash it .
Grind it with ginger + jeera + red chilli into fine paste by adding 2 or 3 tbsp water as needed.[ don’t add excess water ]

METHOD

Add the leaves puree into the dosa batter and mix well.

Adjust salt if needed.

Heat a pan .

When hot rub some oil and then wipe it with wet cloth .

Pour a big ladle of batter on the hot pan and spread it .

Spread it thick oif you want uttapa and spread it thin if you want crispy dosa .

Drizzle ghee / oil as needed.

Now flip and cook on the other side also.

Remove and serve.

Serve hot with any side accompaniments like chutney / sambar etc.