MORINGA POWDER

The moringa tree is native to the south of the Himalayan Mountains. It is widely used as food and medicine. Nearly every part of the moringa tree is edible. It is rich in antioxidants and other nutrients. Moringa powder is also used for treating various other diseases, from malaria and typhoid fever to hypertension and diabetes. Moringa powder is used as a medicine in multiple ways. It can help prevent and treat chronic diseases like inflammatory diseases, diabetes, and cancer. When dried, its leaves can be ground into a fine powder that will keep many months without refrigeration. So this recipe shows how to make moringa owder at home. It is a very quick method and you can include this powder in your diet by sprinkling it or adding to your meals.
MACRONUTRIENTS (PER 1 SERVINGS)-
ENERGY- 53.91 kcals
CHO- 4.49 gm
PROTEIN- 5.12 gm
FATS- 1.31 gm
DIETARYFIBER- 6.56 gm
MICRONUTRIENTS (PER 1 SERVING)-
B1- 0 mg
B2 – 0 mg
B3- 0.49 mg
B9 – 34.31 mg
VITAMIN C – 86.4 mg
CALCIUM – 251.2 mg
IRON – 3.64 mg
MAGNESIUM – 77.67 mg
PHOSPHORUS – 87.2 mg
SODIUM – 7.47 mg
POTASSIUM – 317.6 mg
ZINC – 0.57 mg
VITAMINA– 14.03 ug

Preparation Time
10 minutes

Soaking Time
Nil

Cooking Time
5 minutes

Makes
½ Cup

MORINGA POWDER Recipe|Renu dalal

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 Cups Moringa Leaves (washed)

METHOD

  1. In an oven tray, place the washed moringa leaves and bake for 1 – 1 ½ minute in a preheated oven at 180C. Make sure all the moisture is dried.
  2. Bake until the leaves dry up and turn crunchy.
  3. Once done, let them cool down and blend into a fine powder.
  4. Store in a container and use when needed.

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