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Despite the fact that it has been present in northern Nigeria for decades, Moringa (zogale) has taken root. People have testimonies of eating in in a variety of forms. These varieties include; “Kwadon zogale,” “miyar zogale,” and “dambun zogale”.
Moringa
The roots of the plant specie is found in the Himalayan foothills of northwestern India. Moringa tree cultivation is on the rise across Africa, Asia, South America, Jamaica, and the rest of the tropics. Moringas can be grown all year in tropical and subtropical areas, as well as once a year in more temperate climates.
It’s grown for its immature seed pods and leaves, which are eaten as vegetables and used in traditional herbal medicine. It can also be used to purify water.
Where Does Zogale (Moringa Salad) And Macaroni Come From?
This delicacy from the Northern a part of Nigeria is considered one of such nutritious meals with extraordinary style and wonderful health advantages. It is satisfying too.
Moringa recipes have been popular in Nigeria and around the world since the 1990s. This is the result of extensive scientific research into its numerous nutritional benefits, as well as widespread public awareness of its use.
Health Benefits Of Zogale (Moringa Salad) And Macaroni
This recipe has numerous health advantages. Moringa itself is a nutrient-dense plant and It’s a good calorie source (64 per 100g).
Many other medical benefits have been discovered, including anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, anti-hypertensive, mood-stabilizing effects, protection of critical body organs (liver, kidney, heart, testes, and so on), and decreasing blood cholesterol levels.
How To Prepare Moringa Salad
There’s nothing like a fresh, nutrient-dense salad, and this moringa salad (kwadon Zogale) is a filling bowl of deliciousness.
Another beauty fact about this easy-to-make salad is the abundance of nutrients contained in just a handful of moringa.
Where Do I Get Moringa From?
Do you know you can pick fresh moringa leaves from your garden, wash them, and eat them?
Moringa can be consumed in a variety of ways. The following recipe which is Moringa salad with macaroni, is one.
Zogale (Moringa) And Macaroni Salad
Ingredients
- Moringa
- 150g Macaroni
- 100g Beef liver
- 2 Carrot
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 Onions
- Lime
- Seasoning
- Water
Instructions
- Add water to macaroni in a pot and parboil for 5 minutes.
- Wash and drain and pour back into pot.
- Again, add water just above the macaroni level.
- Cover pot half-way. Macaroni foams a lot of bubbles while cooking . Covering pot half-way allows the bubbles to escape.
- Add a pinch of salt.
- Drain in a colander.
- Wash and drain liver.
- Cut in small cubes.
- Add seasoning cube, onion, ground pepper, pinch of salt.
- Stir-fry in a sauce pan until brown and soft for 5 minutes. Do not deep-fry. This will make the liver hard and lose its nutritious value.
- Hand-pick moringa leaves from its stems (stem is hard and cooks longer than the leaves, making the leaves over-cooked).
- Pour leaves in a bowl and add hot water to cover leaves.
- Cook for 10 minutes.
- Allow leaves to settle for 5 minutes.
- The hot water makes any sand or dirt to settle at the bottom of the bowl and makes the leave softer and edible.
- Drain hot water and wash leaves thorough in cold water, making sure all sand and debris is removed.
- Drain excess water in colander.
- Add macaroni and moringa leaves in a bowl. Wash and cut carrots, bell pepper, onion and cucumber.
- Add all ingredients to the bowl.
- Add the liver.
- Toss all ingredients to get a good mix.
- Add lime (optional).
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