We have already talked a lot about Moringa Oleifera, the incredible plant with many beneficial properties. But we have talked little about its fruits.
Strange to look at, they are also called “ drumsticks ”, due to their characteristic elongated shape. Like the other parts of Moringa, the fruits are a very important source of vitamins, proteins, mineral salts and essential amino acids. And as if that were not enough, they also have an excellent taste, very similar to that of asparagus.
They are consumed exclusively after boiling and, perhaps you didn't know, they are the basis of many Indian recipes. It is definitely worth mentioning the Dunt Dalun Chin Hin , a kind of typical Burmese soup with sesame oil, onion, garlic, turmeric, green tomatoes, spinach, fish and shrimp. Inviting, isn't it?!
It is practically impossible to find them fresh here in Italy, but if you manage to do so, it is better not to be caught unprepared! Here are some suggestions on how to use them in the kitchen.
Moringa Cream Soup
This soup is prepared just like any other. Just clean the Moringa fruits and cut them into large pieces, along with potatoes, vegetable broth and fennel seeds. Let everything cook until the ingredients are soft enough to be cut with a fork, then blend everything with a mixer. And there you have it, the soup is served! And if you want an extra interesting touch, try with a few drops of lime juice.
Omelette with drumsticks
If these fruits taste like asparagus, why not make a simple omelette with them? Just boil the fruits, cut them into pieces and add them to the beaten eggs. Then put everything in the pan and that's it.
They're even better natural!
If you want to savor the natural flavor of these particular fruits, you just have to boil them and eat them plain. But a pan fry with a clove of garlic will certainly not ruin them 😉
How to Grow Moringa Oleifera in a Pot
Did you think that moringa could not be grown in Italy? We succeeded and with a little care you can do it too.
Although Moringa can be grown in the garden or in the open field only in those areas where the temperature does not fall below 10° (the area where the orange tree grows is perfect), if you plant it in a pot you can easily move it when it is too cold, so you do not risk damaging it.
Moringa does (almost) everything by itself
A characteristic of moringa is that it adapts very easily to all types of soil: the important thing is that they are well drained. In fact, this plant fears humidity a lot: that's why it can resist drought for months!
When growing moringa oleifera in a pot, you need to be careful to protect the roots: if they are damaged, the plant is beyond repair. If the trunk is damaged during the winter but the roots are intact, do not worry, the following spring the plant will be as good as new.
Some advice on sowing
To get the best results with this plant we want to give you some little advice:
- sowing: soak the moringa seeds in water overnight. Then sow them 1 cm deep in a pot of at least 12-15 cm in diameter. Finally moisten the soil.
- germination: Being a very precocious plant, the moringa seedling will only take 8 to 20 days to emerge from the soil!
- position: Place the pot in a sunny area protected from the wind. In summer it can be safely left outside, but if the temperature drops below 10°, shelter it!
Now that you know how to grow moringa, all you have to do is try it! In our shop you will find fantastic products based on this precious plant.
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