Moringa Leaves Stir Fry | South Indian Drumstick Leaves Sabzi | Stir-Fried Moringa with Spices & Coconut | Healthy Iron-Rich Recipe | Easy Vegetarian Stir Fry | Traditional Indian Superfood
This Moringa Leaves Stir Fry is a wholesome South Indian-style preparation made with fresh drumstick leaves, lentils (dals), grated coconut, roasted peanuts, and aromatic spices. Rich in iron, calcium, and antioxidants, moringa—also called the miracle leaf—is an age-old superfood that shines in this flavorful and easy recipe. The stir fry is gently cooked to preserve nutrients while enhancing the taste with mustard seeds, curry leaves, urad dal, chana dal, and a touch of green chili for heat. Finished with coconut and crushed peanuts, this dish is a crunchy, earthy, and nourishing vegetarian recipe that pairs beautifully with rice or chapatis. This is a basic homemade version of a traditional South Indian side that offers both taste and wellness in every bite. Ideal for those looking for easy to cook simple recipes packed with natural nutrition.
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Soaking Time
Nil
Cooking Time
15 minutes
Makes
2
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cup chopped moringa leaves
- 1/4 cup grated fresh coconut
- 1/4 cup roasted crushed peanuts
- 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp urad dal
- 1 tsp yellow moong dal
- 1 dried red chilli
- 6-7 curry leaves
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
- 1/4 tsp ginger green chilly paste
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
METHOD
- In a pan heat oil and sauté ginger green chilly paste, mustard seeds, curry leaves and dried red chilli.
- Add in chopped urad dal, moong dal and onions. Sauté until golden.
- Mix in moringa leaves and salt to taste. Mix well.
- Splash some water in the pan, cover with a lid and let it cook.
- Once done add in red chilli powder, turmeric powder, grated coconut, crushed peanuts and mix well.
- Cook for 2 minutes and serve hot.
