Moringa i.e. drumstick leaves are considered rich in nutrients. Iron, calcium and many types of antioxidants are found in them. This is why it is advised to include Moringa in your daily diet. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also in the news from time to time regarding things related to his diet and fitness and paratha made from Moringa leaves is said to be one of his favorite dishes.
If you also want to make Moringa a part of your diet, then its delicious paratha can be an easy option. It can be prepared with wheat flour and gram flour and less spices. Let us know its easy recipe.
Essential ingredients for Moringa Paratha
- 1 cup wheat flour
- 1/4 cup gram flour
- 1 cup fresh moringa leaves
- salt as per taste
- some turmeric
- chilli powder
- Celery
- crushed green chillies
- a little ginger
- 1 teaspoon ghee or oil
- Ghee or oil as required for baking paratha
First prepare Moringa leaves
Separate the leaves from the moringa branches. After this, wash them thoroughly with clean water, so that the dust and soil stuck on the leaves is removed. If you want, you can chop the leaves finely or add them directly to the flour.
Knead paratha dough like this
Take wheat flour and gram flour in a big vessel. Add salt, turmeric, red chili powder, celery, crushed green chilies and some ginger to it.
Now add cleaned Moringa leaves and one spoon ghee to it and mix everything well. After this, knead a soft and normal dough by adding water little by little.
Give crispy and flaky texture to paratha like this
Make small balls of the kneaded dough. Dip a ball in dry flour and roll it out. Now apply light ghee on it and fold it in a triangular or square shape. After this, roll it lightly again.
With this method the paratha can become more flaky and crispy.
Bake it on the pan like this
Heat the pan on medium flame and put the rolled paratha on it. When one side gets lightly cooked, turn it. Apply ghee or oil as per requirement on both the sides and bake the paratha till it becomes golden and crispy.
Hot Moringa Paratha can be served with curd, pickle or your favorite chutney.
Why are Moringa leaves considered beneficial?
Many nutrients are found in Moringa leaves. Iron, calcium and antioxidant compounds are present in them. For this reason, they are considered part of a nutritious diet.
However, no single food item should be considered a panacea for all health problems. It is more important to include different vegetables, pulses, grains and other nutritious foods in a balanced diet.
If you want to add something healthy and tasty to your daily diet, Moringa Paratha can be an easy homemade option.