MORINGA THEPLA

Aug 24, 2021
By Mary Anthony
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MORINGA THEPLA/ DRUMSTICK LEAVES THEPLA / HEALTHY THEPLAS

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed he eats drumstick parathas / theplas once or twice a week to stay fit and healthy, and advised his people to do the same as he celebrated the first anniversary of the Fit India Movement . even explained the health benefits of drumstick parathas. PM Modi stated that drumsticks are rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C, an effective vegetable that helps combat the common cold, influenza, and has anti-inflammatory anti-bacterial properties that help in controlling the symptoms of asthma, cough, and other respiratory problems.

Not many of us know India’s ancient tradition of Ayurveda medicine cures 300 diseases that can be cured with the drumstick tree.

A cup of moringa leaves juice gives as much Vitamin A as nine eggs or 500 grams of butter will. Not just that, it provides Vitamin C equals to six oranges and calcium equal to 900 grams of almonds.

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

Wheat flour – 2 cup
Besan /gram flour – 2 tbsp [ optional ]
Curd – 1/2 cup
Moringa leaves – 1 cup finely chopped [ only leaves ]
Coriander leaves – ½ cup
Oil – 2 tsp for kneading dough
Ginger + garlic + green chilli paste – 1 tbsp
Turmeric pwdr – 1/2 tsp
Coriander pwdr – 1 tsp
chilli pwdr – 1/2
jeera pwdr – 1/2 tsp
asafoetida – a pinch
White sesame seeds – 1 tsp
Ajwain – ½ tsp
Sugar pwdr – 1 tsp
Kasoori methi pwdr – 1 tsp [ optional ]
Salt to taste

PREPARATION

Take both the flours + all the other ingredients one by one and start kneading. knead it into a soft dough using required water .Cover and keep aside for minimum 30 minutes .

METHOD

Again knead the dough till smooth and divide it into equal portions .

Roll each portion into smooth balls

Heat a tava .

Flatten the ball and roll it into thin circles using a rolling pin and dusting with dry flour. [ 6” or 7 “ ]

Place the rolled theplas on the hot tava and cook .

Flip and cook on the other side.

Press gently on all sides using a spatula for even cooking .

Drizzle oil / ghee and fry on both the sides till light brown spots appear all over.

Remove and keep in hot box.

Serve hot with any pickle / curd / chunda / non veg gravy .

If packed well can be used upto 10 to 15 days as travelling food .

NOTES

If you find it difficult to roll , use maida flour for dusting while rolling .
Avoid using stem , use only the leaves .
You can give a variation by stir frying the leaves first and add it to the dough .
Adding kasoori methi gives more flavour .
Same recipe you can try for lauki thepla ,instead of moringa leaves use grated lauki .[squeeze the excess juice from it ]
You can make without besan just using wheat flour for soft theplas. Adding more besan makes it sometimes hard and chewy when cooled.
If making for travelling add extra oil while frying. While packing for travelling , add a layer of ghee between 2 theplas , so that they don’t dry and will remain fresh for 4 yo 5 dys. Over here ghee acts as an preservative.- tip given by MINAKSHI.