Keerai Kootu
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
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Serves: 3
 
Ingredients
  • Green leaves – a bunch
  • Moong dal – ¼ cup
  • Sambar powder – 1 tbsp
  • Turmeric powder – a pinch
  • Salt as required
  • Grated coconut – 2 tbsp
To temper :
  • Oil – 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
  • Urad dal – ½ tsp
  • Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
  • Shallots, finely chopped – 2 nos
  • Curry leaves – 5 nos
Instructions
  1. Wash the leaves thoroughly and chop them.
  2. Pressure cook the moong dal for 5 whistles. When done mash the dal and keep it aside.
  3. Grind the coconut to fine paste adding very little water.
  4. Boil enough water (2 cups) in a sauce pan and add sambar powder, turmeric powder,salt and green leaves. Allow them to cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked dal and mix well. Add the ground coconut paste and bring them to boil.
  6. When done, finish it off with tempering. Serve hot with white rice.
Recipe by MyEdibleCravings at https://myediblecravings.com/keerai-kootu/