Thandu Keerai Kootu/Keerai Kootu-

INGREDIENTS:

Thandu Keerai - 1 bunch

Shallots - 5

Garlic - 4

Moong dal/Paasi paruppu - 1/4 cup

Sambar powder -2 tsp

To grind:

Coconut piece - 1/4 cup grated

Rice flour -1 tsp

Water to grind

To temper:

Oil - 1 tsp

Mustard - 1/2 tsp

Urad dal-2 tsp

Cumin seeds- 1 tsp

Ghee -1 Tbsp

METHOD:

1.Pressure cook moong dal,shallots and garlic for 3 to 4 whistles.

2.Soak Keerai in salt and turmeric water and wash it.

3.After pressure releases,add washed keerai to cooked dal.

4.Let keerai cook well.

                  

5.When it is cooked well,add masalas and salt.

6.Add ground coconut paste

7.When it boils ,add ghee and mix well.

8.Temper with the tempering ingredients.

9.Add it to keerai dal mixture and mix well.

Serve with rice and papad.