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Nurge Soppu Sukka | Mangalorean Moringa Leaves Sabzi

A Mangalorean style Moringa leaves sabzi sabzi that’s gently spiced and is nourishing.
Course Main Course, Sabzi
Cuisine Indian, Mangalorean
Keyword Drumstick leaves Sabzi, Moringa Leaves Sabzi, nurge soppu bhaji, nurge soppu sukka
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 big bunch of moringa/ drumstick leaves
  • 2 ½ tbsp boiled rice/ red rice
  • 4 dry red chillies
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp udad dal
  • few curry leaves
  • 2 to 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp jaggery powder (optional)
  • salt to taste
  • ½ cup freshly grated coconut

Instructions

  • Wash and chop drumstick leaves. Keep aside.
  • Heat a pan. Add boiled rice and roast on low heat for few seconds.
  • Transfer roasted rice in to a mixer jar.
  • Add red chillies, coriander seeds and cumin seeds. Blend to a coarse powder.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, udad dal, curry leaves and chopped garlic. Saute for few seconds.
  • Add chopped onion and saute for few seconds.
  • Add chopped moringa leaves (around 4 cups). Mix well.
  • Add around 1 tbsp water, cover and cook for 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Add salt, rice and spice powder,jaggery powder and mix well. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Add coconut and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.  Serve hot