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Chicken And Moringa Tomato Sauce Recipe – Chef Esther

Chef Esther says;

Hey all, you know how most people say Moringa leaves can cure everything (don’t know how true that is oo), well my Mum (Chairlady) decided to plant the tree within the house. It is easy to plant and they grow really fast.

Anyways I ran out vegetables today and decided to try out the fresh Moringa leaves for a change and it came out amazing and tastes great. I hope you try this out and remember you can always substitute ingredients.

Ingredients For Making Chicken And Moringa Tomato Sauce

Below are the ingredients you need to make your own Chicken-moringa tomato sauce;

Moringa leaves (washed)

Tomatoes

Pepper

Onions

Ginger (peeled)

Garlic (peeled)

Knorr cubes

Curry

Thyme

Tomato paste

Grinded crayfish

Canola oil (can use whichever you have)

Chicken (boiled or fried)

Chicken stock/Water

Instructions For Preparing The Chicken And Moringa Tomato Sauce

Place your tomato, pepper, onions, ginger, garlic and a little water in the blender and grind to a paste, depending on your preferred consistency.

Heat up oil in the pot for about a minute and add the chopped onions. Stir for another one minute so it does not burn before adding the blended paste.

Allow to boil for 5 minutes before adding chicken and grinded crayfish (people start the method by frying tomato paste first before adding the blended tomato. You can do whichever)

Boil for another 3-4 minutes then add tomato paste, chicken stock/water and salt to taste. If you are using chicken stock, be careful when adding the spices because they were already added when boiling the chicken, so it doesn’t become too salty.

After about 4 minutes, add the Moringa leaves and boil for about 2 minutes to retain the freshness and serve!

IMPORTANT NOTE:

To have a different taste and flavour, you can use seafood, beef, stock fish, etc to garnish the sauce.

Moringa Seed: Benefits & How It Helps In Weight Loss

I am certain that a few people would probably be reading about moringa seeds for the very first time. It is clear that the plant has just recently become a major inclusion in some people’s diet in Nigeria. Moringa, no doubt is a wonderful plant that has a lot of health benefits which are numerous.

Excessive weight gain is becoming a wide spread health concern among different age groups and sex. This has led to the sales of different supplements on the shelves of drug stores. Many supplements meant to help in weight loss are actually not effective and the result is that those that are obese or overweight remain in their unhealthy weight status.

ALSO SEE: HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT AND GET FIT IN 4 WEEKS NATURALLY

Moringa without the addition of any other nutrient is a very healthy supplement not only for weight management but for other various health conditions ravaging our world. From its seed to leaves and pods, one can benefit immensely from an array of micro nutrient that trigger and boost metabolism which directly helps in the breakdown of fat.

While moringa seeds can be quite healthy, it is advisable not to indulge in them like you do to nuts. 2 to 3 seeds of moringa seeds should be okay per time while not consuming more than 10seeds on daily basis but for a starter, 4 seeds in a day will help you ascertain your body’s tolerance. Basically, the seed supports the weight loss by reducing the food cravings and providing your body with essential nutrients (vitamins, mineral, carbohydrates and proteins) that offer your body the energy it needs for the day-to-day activities.

Many moringa extracts are available as nutraceutical. if you do not love to eat the seed directly, consuming the supplements at Recommended Daily Intake will definitely aid your weight loss aim with less hassle. Moringa seeds are high in fibre and protein with an appropriate amount of healthy fats such as mono unsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats which are heart health friendly and reduce the concentration of unhealthy fats in your body. Its super detoxifying ability helps to cleanse your body system which eventually aid your metabolism and cause weight loss.

The seeds may be cooked or roasted as you would prefer. As senior citizens you should include these seeds as part of your diets because they are effective in high blood pressure conditions due to many antioxidants loaded in them.

To effectively manage your weight, it is advisable you speak to a Dietitian or Nutritionist, who will take you on a step by step method of weight loss therapy. No one food item solves your problem of overweight. A healthy lifestyle and calculated menu are key to helping everyone facing such challenge.

ALSO SEE: HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT AND GET FIT IN 4 WEEKS NATURALLY