How to Dry Moringa Trees

Dry moringa leaves or seeds are a delicious part to any meal. This article will tell you how to dry them.

EditSteps

EditDrying the leaves

1. Cut a bunch of leaves off a tree about long. Alternatively you can buy some.
   
2. Wash the leaves and clear off any dead or infected parts.
   
3. Get out some string and tie the ends of the leaves together.
   
4. Hang the leaves upside-down in an enclosed place like a porch.
   
5. Place a sheet or similar object underneath to catch any oil that might stain the ground.
   
6. Leave the leaves for about a month or until they will snap off quite easily at touch.
   
7. Store the leaves in a plastic container.
   

EditDrying the seeds

1. Gather a cup full of Moringa seeds.
   
2. Get out a frying-pan.
   
3. Place two tablespoons of oil in it.
   
4. Turn on the stove until most of the oil dissolves.
   
5. Wash the seeds.
   
6. Place them in the pan on a low to medium heat.
   
   • After a while they will start to pop.
7. Let the seeds cool.
   

EditTips

• These seeds once cooked are edible just like popcorn. Add flavour to them with salt.

EditWarnings

• Be careful when the seeds are cooking as it is possible that they may jump up.

EditRelated wikiHows

• Grow a Moringa Tree
• Germinate Tree Seeds
• Water Trees