You might have heard about drumstick soup, but the leaves of drumsticks are as beneficial as the drumsticks.
Drumstick leaves are botanically known as moringa leaves. Moringa leaves are the powerhouse of antioxidants and nutrients. With 90 nutrients and 46 natural antioxidants, it also has anti-inflammatory compounds.
The moringa leaves can cure more than 300 diseases and have all the essential amino acids needed for the body. It is a potent anti-cancer plant.
The drumstick leaves soup is easy to prepare and is very nutritious just like Bottle guard soup. It is a good source of minerals such as calcium, iron, copper, magnesium and zinc. It boosts the immune system and increases breast milk production.
Amazing Moringa Leaves Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups Drumstick leaves
- 1 cup Baby onions (finely chopped)
- ½ cup Tomato (finely chopped)
- ½ tsp Ginger
- ½ tsp Garlic
- 1 Green chilli (finely chopped)
- ½ tsp Cumin seeds
- ½ tsp Coriander seeds
- 1-2 cups Water
- Black pepper and salt to taste
Instructions
- Clean the small stems of drumstick or moringa leaves. Wash and soak the leaves in water for 5-10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the floating leaves.
- Now in a pressure cooker, add drumstick leaves, baby onions, tomatoes and water.
- Also, add cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Add ginger, garlic and green chilli. Mix and pressure cook it for 4-5 whistles.
- Once the cooker is cool, please open it and filter the excess water and let the leaves mixture cool.
- Grind the mixture to a smooth paste using water. After blending again, strain the juice using the back of the spoon.
- Discard the remaining pulp. Reheat the juice and add salt and black pepper to it.
- Cook for a minute or two, and then serve the soup.
Notes
- You can add 1-2 tbsp of yellow moong daal while pressure cooking the drumstick leaves.
- Add water while blending the mixture to make it easy to filter.
- You can use filtered water while mixing the paste instead of water.
The super delicious and super nutritious moringa leaves soup is made with moringa leaves, baby onions and tomatoes.
All the ingredients are pressure cooked, and then the mixture is blended in a mixer by adding water.
Then the mixture is strained, and the juice is obtained. The soup is reheated and seasoned with black pepper and salt.
FAQ
What is the process of boiling moringa leaves?
In a pan, take 1-2 cups of water with 1 tbsp salt and boil the water on high heat. Then add about 2 cups of moringa or drumstick leaves to the vessel and cook them until they are tender.
Is it healthy to drink moringa soup?
Yes, it has many health benefits. The moringa leaves soup is good as it contains calcium and phosphorus, which are good for keeping bones healthy and strong. Also, it has anti-inflammatory properties. The moringa extract helps treat conditions such as arthritis and may heal damaged bones.
Can moringa leaves cause blood clots?
Moringa has blood clotting properties. It reduces the clotting time, ensures the bleeding stops faster, and enhances healing if consumed regularly.
