Take a pan/clay pot and dry roast the rice. When it puffs up set it aside to cool. Once cooled, pulse it coarsely in a dry mixer.

Wash the Moringa leaves 3 to 4 times in clean water. Drain the water completely. Take the moringa leaves & turmeric powder in a pan or clay pot & set it on medium flame. Add very little salt since the moringa leaves settle down (decreae in quantity) on cooking. Sprinkle little water and stir occasionally.

The moringa leaves will be cooked in 3 to 4 mins. Now add the rice powder and mix well. Adding rice powder is optional. But when added, it absorbs excess water and also enhaces the taste. Cook for 30 seconds & then add the grated coconut. Cook for another 30 seconds. Switch off the flame.

For seasoning, heat coconut oil in a pan and add crushed garlic cloves. When the garlic color changes to golden brown add red chilli flakes. Stir for 3 seconds & add it to Moringa upkari & mix well. Healthy Moringa Upkari is ready to be served with rice.