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Moringa Leaf and Egg Thoran

A family recipe since May 2007

A quick Kerala-style thoran of tender moringa (drumstick) leaves tossed with scrambled eggs and warm spices. It’s a bright, savory side that comes together simply and pairs beautifully with rice or rotis.

20 min total2 servings

Ingredients

  • Drumstick leaves - 1 cup
  • Egg - 2 whole
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Chili powder - 1 1/2 tsp
  • Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Tomato - 1 whole
  • Onion - 1 cup
  • Garlic - 2 clove
  • Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
  • Oil - 3 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Curry leaves

Instructions

  1. 1Prepare the produce: chop the onion and tomato and mince the garlic; remove any coarse stems from the drumstick leaves so they are tender to eat.
  2. 2Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and add the mustard seeds. Let them splutter and begin to pop so they release their aroma.
  3. 3Add the chopped onion and the drumstick leaves to the pan and sauté for 4 minutes, until the onion softens and the leaves have wilted.
  4. 4Stir in the turmeric powder, chili powder, and pepper powder, and continue to cook, stirring, for 2 minutes so the spices bloom and coat the vegetables.
  5. 5Add the chopped tomato and the garlic to the pan and cook until the tomato breaks down and the mixture is well cooked and fragrant.
  6. 6Crack the eggs into the pan, season with salt to taste, and scramble them into the vegetable mixture until the eggs are just set and evenly distributed.
  7. 7Taste and adjust the seasoning, then remove from the heat and garnish with curry leaves before serving. Optional: serve with steamed rice or as a side to a curry.

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