Manathakkali Keerai kootuServes 3-4 Here is a great way to include these wonderful greens in our diet. I have made it as simple as possible for beginners. Ingredients needed Manathakkali keerai -1 medium sized bunchTur dal -1/3 cupTurmeric powder – a pinchOnion – 1 bigGreen chilli -1Ginger -1/2 inch pieceGarlic -4-5 clovesTomato -1 (remove the seeds)Chilli powder – 1/2 tspSalt as required For the seasoning Mustard – 1 tspUrad dal -3/4 tspJeera seeds -3/4 tspRed chilli – 1Hing – a pinchOil -2 tsp Preparation Pick the leaves alone, wash it well and chop it. Cook the leaves in less water till soft. Mash it well and keep it aside Finely chop tomato, ginger, onion and garlic. Pressure cook tur dal with a pinch of turmeric powder till soft. Mash it well. (I always have the habit of soaking dal for 15-20 minutes in hot water, so my dal gets cooked well and also takes very less time) Method
Add finely chopped onion and saute nicely till it turns golden brown. Then add ginger, garlic and green chilli, saute for a few more minutes. Add tomatoes, chilli powder and cook till tomatoes become mushy. Add cooked greens, cooked dal, needed salt and bring it to boil. Serve with hot rice topped with a tsp of ghee or as a side dish for roti and rice. Easy isn’t it? – very delicious too-try it and let me know.
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