You no doubt already have a list of your favorite winter foods and can’t wait to delve into them as temperatures begin to drop. However, there is always room to add more versatility to your kitchen. Look at the versatile moringa. Why did you ask? According to a Medical News Today report, consuming moringa may help promote weight loss in the long term, prevent inflammation, treat edema, protect the liver and cardiovascular system, treat diabetes and asthma, as well as lower high blood pressure and improve eye health. . So let’s get right into it!

Disclaimer: Despite its numerous health benefits, the report also suggests some side effects that consumption of moringa may cause. People who are pregnant or taking thyroid, diabetes or blood pressure medication should consult their doctor before trying these recipes.

Moringa smoothie

What better way to start your day than with a healthy, green smoothie packed with nutrients? Your body and your conscience will thank you for it (especially when you start those inevitable midday snacks that cool evenings push people away from). The Seasonal Diet has you covered.

Contents: kale or chard leaves – 2 to 4, banana – 1, almond butter – 1 tablespoon, dates – 1, coconut water – 1/2 to 3/4 cup, cocoa powder – 1 tablespoon, moringa leaves – 1/2 teaspoon, ice – 1 glass

Method: Put it all together and load up on all the goodness.

Moringa leaves stir-fried

Need a quick and healthy bowl of food that will satisfy your belly while entertaining your taste buds? Look no further than this easy stir-fry recipe from The Take it Easy Chef.

Contents: Moringa leaves – 250 g, haldi – 1/4 tsp, grated coconut – 1/4 cup, salt to taste, oil – 1 tbsp, mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp, chopped shallot – 1/4 cup , crushed dry chilies – 1 tablespoon, curry leaves – 1 tablespoon

Method: Wash and drain the moringa leaves and mix with grated coconut, haldi and salt. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and shallots, then crushed pepper and curry leaves. Add moringa leaves, mix. Then close the lid and cook for 10 minutes before adding salt. Cook with the lid open for another 2 minutes and enjoy the rice.

Superfood moringa dal

If lunch is always a healthy affair, complete with your favorite carb choice, this superfood moringa dal recipe from Carve your Craving will ensure the nutrients don’t flake off while you lick your plate clean.

Contents: Moringa leaves – 2 cups, chana dal – 3/4 cup, yellow moong dal – 1/4 cup, water (for cooking the dal) – 2 cups, finely chopped green chillies – 1 to 2 cloves minced garlic – 3 , grated ginger – 1.5 teaspoons, chopped tomato – 1, onion – 1.2 cups, oil/oil – 1 tablespoon, hing – a pinch, jeera – 1/2 tsp, haldi – 1/4 tsp, red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp, coriander powder – 1/2 tsp, garam masala – 1/2 tsp, salt to taste, freshly squeezed lemon , chopped coriander

Method: Saute tomatoes and onions in oil, then add spices, water, dal and salt. While it is cooking at this pressure, sauté the moringa leaves with oil, salt and some red pepper powder. Once the dal is cooked, add the moringa and chopped coriander and stir. Serve with rice or roti.

Moringa drumstick curry

This moringa drumstick curry from Cooking with Parita earns extra brownie points for being vegan-friendly and pretty effortless to prepare. Don’t skip this!

Contents: Moringa drumsticks – 4 to 5, salt to taste, oil – 2 tbsp, gram flour – 1 cup, diced tomato – 1/2 cup, mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp, jeera – 1/2 tsp, grated garlic – 1 tablespoon, salt – 1.5 teaspoon, haldi – 1/4 teaspoon, ground pepper – 1/2 teaspoon, chopped coriander – 1/2 tablespoon spoon, sugar – 1 teaspoon

Method: Boil the drumsticks with cold water and salt for 8 to 10 minutes. Roast gram flour. In a separate pan, heat the oil and fry the mustard seeds. Add grated garlic, then tomatoes, salt, turmeric, red pepper and coriander cumin powder. Now add the drumsticks and then the sugar. Sprinkle with gram flour and coriander. Dig in with some hot chapatis.

Pistachio amaranth moringa bars

The most innovative recipe on the list, you’ll get a solid A for your daily health score considering how green and clean these Nirvana Cakery dessert bars are and absolutely delicious.

Contents: Shell layer — Puffed amaranth – 1/3 cup, shelled pistachios – 1/2 cup, desiccated coconut – 1/2 cup, cinnamon – 1/4 teaspoon, cardamom – 1/4 teaspoon, pinch pink salt, pumpkin seed oil – 3 tablespoons, maple syrup – 3 tablespoons; Moringa layer – cashews soaked overnight – 1.5 cups, moringa powder – 1 tablespoon, zest of 1 lime, juice of 1 lemon, maple syrup – 1/4 cup, vanilla – 1 teaspoon, almond milk – 1/2 cup, coconut oil – 1 cup, coconut oil – 2 tablespoons

Method: Coarsely grind the pistachios and mix with desiccated nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom and salt. Mix pumpkin seed butter and maple syrup separately and mix with coarse powder. Now pour this into a mold lined with a baking tray. Blend soaked cashews with moringa powder, lemon zest, juice, maple syrup, vanilla and almond milk until smooth. Heat the coconut oil and coconut oil together before blending into the smooth mixture. Fold over the crust, freeze for a few hours, and enjoy!

Have these recipes convinced you to give moringa an honest try in your kitchen?