Keerai Kootu / Spinach and Dal curry
Keerai kootu is one of the simplest and comforting dish which taste great with steamed rice. You can use any variety of keerai for this recipe and adjust spice level to your taste. This recipe is also for Srivalli's Blogging Marathon under " Cooking with colours" and I have chosen Green for today .. Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 29
Ingredients:
1/4 cup moong dhal
2 cups chopped spinach or any variety greens
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 green chilies
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
3/4 red chili powder and coriander powder or curry powder
For Grinding:
3 ~ 4 tbsp shredded coconut
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
For Seasoning:
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp cumin
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 ~ 2 red chilli
1 string curry leaves
Method:
- Pressure cook moong dal for 2 whistle and set side.
- After pressure drops, remove the lid and add remaining ingredients th the cooked dal.
- Again pressure cook it for 1 more whistle not more than that and allow it to cool completely.
- Remove lid and add ground paste to the mixture and cook for 5 ~ 7 minutes over a medium heat. Adjust salt to taste.
- Heat oil in a skillet or kadai, add mustard seeds, allow it to splutter, add remaining ingredients one by one and roast for few seconds. Transfer to prepared curry and serve hot with steamed rice..
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Keerai Kootu / Spinach and Dal curry
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Prep time | Cooking time | Serves | Cuisine | Copyrights |
5 mins > 30 mins 4 Indian www.sarasyummybites.com
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup moong dhal
2 cups chopped spinach or any variety greens
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 green chilies
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
3/4 red chili powder and coriander powder or curry powder
For Grinding:
3 ~ 4 tbsp shredded coconut
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
For Seasoning:
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp cumin
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 ~ 2 red chilli
1 string curry leaves
Method:
- Pressure cook moong dal for 2 whistle and set side.
- After pressure drops, remove the lid and add remaining ingredients th the cooked dal.
- Again pressure cook it for 1 more whistle not more than that and allow it to cool completely.
- Remove lid and add ground paste to the mixture and cook for 5 ~ 7 minutes over a medium heat. Adjust salt to taste.
- Heat oil in a skillet or kadai, add mustard seeds, allow it to splutter, add remaining ingredients one by one and roast for few seconds. Transfer to prepared curry and serve hot with steamed rice..
23 comments
Reminds me of my grandmothers kootu.. Simply superb
ReplyDeleteKeerai kootu sounds yo be very flavorful. Need to try to get those flavors.another addition to my to do list.
ReplyDeleteLooks very appealing..and so healthy!..Love these keerai dishes..
ReplyDeleteSuper healthy and comforting keerai kootu...
ReplyDeleteTasty and healthy kootu
ReplyDeletelove this kootu with hot rice n ghee :-)
ReplyDeletelooks so yummy
ReplyDeleteWhat a visually appealing dish
ReplyDeletemy fav kootu,looks yumm...
ReplyDeletemy favorite combination - I love spinach
ReplyDeleteKeerai kootu with papads,omg seriously i love this combo..Loving this comforting curry.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite !! Perfect with steamed rice :)
ReplyDeletethis koottu, white rice, a dollop of ghee and pickle : heaven !
ReplyDeleteHealthy and delicious kootu Sara.. Loved it :-)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so nice and yummy. Totally tempting :)
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The fennel seeds flavor might have been addictive, right??
ReplyDeleteWe make it similar but without coconut.
ReplyDeleteComforting food, love the fennel flavor in this.
ReplyDeleteDelicious and healthy dal
ReplyDeleteI just tried out your recipe with a Malaysian twist...yummyyyyy <3
ReplyDeleteToday's dinner your recipe Keera Kootu with Fried fish....yummilicious <3
ReplyDeleteIt's really awesome and healthy dish.thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt is very nice and easy receipe.. yummy ..loved it :)
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