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Traditionally used for
Served warm as a nourishing mid-morning broth or light evening soup.
Tradition & region
Nattuvaidyam · Tamil Nadu
Preparation time
15 minutes
Difficulty
Moderate
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Moringa Leaf Soup
Murungai Ilai Soup
A light, nourishing broth prepared with freshly stripped drumstick leaves and mild aromatics.
Moringa Leaves
1 · cup · leaf
Shallots
4 · pieces · bulb
Cumin Seeds
0.5 · tsp · seed
Black Pepper
0.5 · tsp · seed
Ghee(optional)
0.5 · tsp · fat
Water
2 · cups · liquid
1. Strip and wash the fresh moringa leaves thoroughly, discarding any tough central stalks. 2. In a small pot, heat the ghee and lightly sauté the sliced shallots, minced garlic, and cumin seeds until aromatic. 3. Add the clean moringa leaves and stir for one minute until gently wilted. 4. Pour in water, add crushed black pepper and a pinch of salt, then simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes. 5. Strain or serve directly as a rustic warm broth.
Ready in about 15 minutes.