Molokhia with Garlic and Coriander – Recipe for Molokhia with Garlic and Coriander – How to Prepare Molokhia with Garlic and Coriander

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Molokhia with Garlic and Coriander – Recipe for Molokhia with Garlic and Coriander – How to Prepare Molokhia with Garlic and Coriander

Molokhia with garlic and coriander is distinguished by its delicious taste and the high nutritional value of its ingredients. It’s also easy to prepare, taking only 20 minutes for preparation and 30 minutes for cooking. In this article, we present the ingredients for five servings along with the preparation method, hoping you enjoy this special dish.

Ingredients for Molokhia with Garlic and Coriander:

Molokhia with Garlic and Coriander


  • 1 kilogram of fresh molokhia leaves, washed thoroughly.
  • 4 cups of chicken broth.
  • 2 teaspoons of dried coriander.
  • 1 teaspoon of finely chopped garlic.
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
  • 1 teaspoon of table salt.

Ingredients for the "Tasha" (garlic-coriander sauté):

  • 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • 2 tablespoons of finely chopped garlic.
  • 1/4 cup of finely chopped fresh coriander.

How to Prepare Molokhia with Garlic and Coriander:

  1. Spread the molokhia leaves on a dry cloth and leave them in a shaded area for at least 14 hours to dry.

  2. Once dried, finely chop the molokhia leaves.

  3. In a suitable pot over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, black pepper, salt, dried coriander, and 1 teaspoon of finely chopped garlic. Stir well.

  4. Add the finely chopped molokhia to the pot and stir the mixture until the ingredients are well combined. Let the pot simmer until it starts to boil, then remove it from the heat.

Preparing the Tasha:

  1. In a separate pot, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the chopped garlic, stirring occasionally until it softens.

  2. Add the finely chopped fresh coriander and stir until all the ingredients are well blended, then remove the pot from the heat.

  3. Pour the garlic-coriander sauté (tasha) over the molokhia mixture.

Your molokhia with garlic and coriander is now ready to be served to family or guests. Enjoy its delicious taste, and bon appétit!

Nutritional Benefits of Molokhia:

The origins of molokhia trace back to China and India before it became popular in various parts of the world, including the Middle East, especially in Syrian and Egyptian cuisine.

Some of the key benefits of molokhia include its ability to help in preventing cholesterol and diabetes. It also has cancer-fighting properties. The dried molokhia, commonly used in Syrian cuisine, is even more beneficial as it contains higher amounts of fiber and protein and less fat. Additionally, molokhia helps to calm the nerves and promote relaxation due to its rich vitamin A content.

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