Chutneys and Dosas, But Make Them With Moringa!

Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)

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.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings: 3

Course: Side Dish, Chutney

Cuisine: Indian

Calories: 157

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 16.2gProtein: 6gFat: 8.2g

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.

Safety concerns

The leaves, when used in moderation, are suitable for people of all ages. Make an informed decision. Check with your healthcare provider before adding it to your lifestyle, if you have a medical condition.