Moringa Soup

Moringa or murunga Keerai or drumstick leaves is a super food that contains lots of vitamins and minerals. In South India, we use moringa leaves and moringa fruit in different recipes. Murungakai sambar is one of my favorite dishes. I usually cook moringa leaves with moong dal. I added moringa leaves to adai for dinner. I made soup from the left over leaves. 

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon butter

2 cups moringa leaves

4 shallots, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tomato, diced

3 cups water

black pepper to taste

salt as needed

Method:

1. Heat butter in a stock pot over medium-high heat. When butter is melted, sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes until soft. Add tomato and cook for another 2 minutes. 

                                                           

2. Add drumstick leaves. Mix well. Add 2 cups of water. Add salt, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

                                                           

3. Using an emulsifier blend the soup. 

                                      

4. Strain the soup to filter, into a bowl. Return the strained soup back to the stock pot. Add pepper and salt as needed. Add 1 cup of water. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and serve warm.