Murungai Keerai Soup Recipe – Sharmis Passion

Murungai Keerai Soup is a simple healthy soup made using drumstick leaves and this recipe has a mild earthy taste with a mild aroma and tastes very comforting. It is a little different from regular soup as it uses fresh green vegetables and gives a natural taste. The soup is light but still has good nutrition and you can include it in your regular meals.

This recipe is usually made when you want to eat something hot and healthy at home and it takes less time to prepare. The ingredients are simple and you can easily find it in your kitchen. You can keep this recipe simple and still get a nice tasty soup and it also works well for a light dinner.

About Murungai Keerai Soup

Murungai Keerai Soup is a traditional style soup made in many South Indian homes and the preparation of this recipe is simple. Drumstick leaves are cooked with garlic, onion and tomatoes and then boiled in water. It is easy to make and tastes good when cooked properly.

The texture of this soup is a bit thin and the taste is mild. Drumstick leaves not only give main taste to the soup but also make it healthy. Garlic gives strong flavor and onion gives sweetness and tomato gives spiciness which balances the taste. You can also drink this soup hot for better taste.

There are a few variations to this recipe that you can try and adjust to your liking. You can add black pepper for spice and also add coconut milk for more spiciness. Some people also add water to the lentils and this makes the soup more filling. You can adjust the thickness as per your preference.

I usually make this when I want a healthy simple soup at home. It is easy to make and everyone in the house drinks it hot.

Murungai Keerai Soup Ingredients

• drumstick leaves – I added drumstick leaves for taste and it makes the soup healthier and you can use tender leaves for better taste.
• Cumin – I have added it for seasoning in this recipe. It gives mild aroma and helps in digestion.
• Garlic – I used crushed garlic for a stronger flavor and flavor and also to give the soup a slight heat. You can adjust the quantity as per taste.
• Onion – I added chopped onion to this soup. It adds mild sweetness and balances the taste. You can also use regular onion.
• Tomato – I have used chopped tomatoes to add a little spiciness and it gives a mild sour taste and improves the overall taste.
• Oil – I just used the ingredients for frying. You can use any oil for cooking.

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How to make Murungai Keerai Soup step by step

1. Pluck the drumstick leaves from the stem and keep aside. If the leaves are tender, small stems can also be added. Wash it thoroughly twice, drain the water and keep it aside.

2. Heat oil in a pan – add cumin seeds and let them splutter, add crushed garlic.

3. Fry for a minute, then add onion and salt as required.

4.Fry until golden, then add tomatoes, fry until tomatoes become soft and raw smell goes away.

5.Now add cleaned drumstick leaves into it. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the raw smell goes away. I transferred the mixture to a saucepan.

6. Add water and let it boil for 5 minutes.

7. When it boils, add a little more salt (if necessary) and black pepper. Cook for a minute and turn off.

8. Sprinkle black pepper powder and serve hot!

Expert Tips

• cleaning leaves – I clean the leaves thoroughly and remove the thick stems. The tender stems can be used and cook well.
• to cook – I fry the onion and garlic until light golden. This removes the raw smell and provides good taste.
• cooking leaves – I cook the leaves for a few minutes until the raw smell goes away. Do not overcook it as it may alter the taste and color.
• boil – I let the soup boil for a few minutes so that the flavors mix well. This improves the taste of the soup.
• ups and downs – For different taste you can add coconut milk or lentil water to it. This makes the soup more delicious and filling.

serving and storage

Serve Murungai Keerai Soup hot as a light meal or starter. This is great when you want something hot and healthy. It is best to consume fresh. I don’t recommend storing it but you can refrigerate it for 12-24 hours and reheat before eating.

general questions and answers

1.Can I grind the leaves?

You can grind but its taste may be a bit bitter. I prefer to make it without grinding.

2.Can I give this soup to children?

Yes, you can strain and give only the soup part. It will be easy to consume it.

3.Can I add black pepper?

Yes, you can add a little black pepper for spice. It gives extra taste.

4.Can I make it in advance?

You can make it and keep it in the fridge for a day. Reheat before serving.

5.Is this soup healthy?

It is made from drumstick leaves, hence it is very nutritious. You can include it in your regular diet.

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