Relish This Calcium-Packed Moringa Chutney
Want to learn to make and relish a chutney that not only proves the antioxidant protection shield but possesses anti-inflammatory properties and helps manage conditions right from diabetes to arthritis? Here's a quick DIY recipe that requires minimum effort yet promises the best taste and nutrition.
Ingredients
For moringa chutney:
- 1 tsp cold-pressed coconut oil
- 1 tsp green chili as per taste
- ½ cup moringa drumstick leaves, washed
- ½ cup grated coconut preferably fresh
- 1 small piece of tamarind
- 1 tsp Himalayan pink salt
- 1 tsp organic jaggery
For the tempering:
- 1 tsp cold-pressed coconut oil
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp sesame seeds
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp black gram split/urad dal
- ½ tsp asafoetida/hing
- 3 to 5 clean curry leaves
Instructions
- In a pan, add a few drops of oil.
- Once the oil is heated, add green chili as needed.
- Add cleaned and washed moringa leaves.
- Sauté well for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not overcook.
- Transfer this mixture to a blender.
- Add grated coconut, tamarind, salt, and jaggery.
- Add little water and blend into a fine paste.
- Set aside.
To prepare the tempering:
- In a small heated pan, add oil.
- Once the oil is heated, add mustard, sesame seeds, cumin, urad dal, hing, and curry leaves and sauté well until it sputters.
- Finally, add the tempering to the chutney.
- Enjoy the chutney with idli, dosa, or chilla.
Power tip/Variation
- You can alternatively use moringa powder when fresh moringa leaves are unavailable.
- If you don't have tamarind, replace it with lemon juice or fresh A2 curd.
Notes
- Moringa contains as many as 90 bioactive compounds, and almost every vitamin and mineral, making it nothing less than a powerful natural multivitamin.
- It is abundant in protein, calcium, potassium, iron, chromium, magnesium, selenium, and zinc and contains high levels of antioxidants.
- Moringa is a good source of vitamins B1, B2, and B3. It also helps to boost cellular energy and thus works as a great energy booster.
- It is found that the leaves of moringa contain all the essential amino acids, zinc, vitamin C, and other antioxidants that can help boost the immune system.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 16.2gProtein: 6gFat: 8.2g
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