PONNANGANNI KEERAI KOOTU | HOW TO MAKE SPINACH KOOTU RECIPE | SPINACH DAL

Ponnanganni Keerai is a tamil name of a spinach variety . The name Ponnanganni meaning Pon means Gold and this spinach Variety  is as precious as gold . The taste of Ponnangani keerai is really good and it is one of the best taste in the spinach Varieties . The English name of the Ponnanganni Keerai is Dwarf Copperleaf or Sessile Joyweed . So now of to today's post Ponnanganni Keerai Kootu Recipe .

PONNANGANNI KEERAI KOOTU | HOW TO MAKE SPINACH KOOTU RECIPE | SPINACH DAL

Keerai Kootu - Ingredients 

Preparation Time : 10 minutes | Recipe Category: Curry

Cooking Time : 20 minutes | Recipe Cuisine : Indian

• Moong dal - 1 cup
• Tomatoes -1 number , chopped
• Green chilli - 2 number , slit
•  Salt - to taste
• Turmeric powder - 1 pinch
• Hing - 1/4 teaspoon

Tempering:

• Oil- 2 teaspoon
• Mustard seeds  - 1/2 teaspoon
• Urad dal - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chili - 2 numbers
• Ponnangani Keerai ( Spinach ) - 1/2 bunch , chopped
• Onion - 1 number , chopped 
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon

Method :

• This is our Ponnangani Keerai Growing in our backyard .

• Chop the stems of this Keerai ( Spinach ) using the scissors .

• Separate the Leaves from the stem . Wash the leaves well to remove sand . Do not throw the stem . They can be used to make soups .

• In a pressure cooker add the washed Moong dal, Turmeric Powder ,chopped tomatoes, slit green chilli, , water and pressure cook the contents for  for 10 minutes till the dal is cooked well.Add salt 

•  In a Wok, heat oil add the mustard seeds allow it to pop ,add the  urad dal ,cumin seeds, chopped onions ,slit red chilli and  cook till onions become soft.Add the chopped Ponnangani Keerai ( Spinach )  leaves and stir for 2 minutes. Cook till leaves become soft .

• Transfer this to the cooked dal , add water to desired consistency  and bring the contents to a boil . 

 

• Poonangani Keerai Kootu is ready to serve . 

Serve this Ponnangani Keerai kootu with steamed rice  rice,and flat breads .

Check out the Similar Recipes below :

• Broccoli Dal 
• Lettuce Dal 
• Dill Dhal 
• Dal Fry  Spinach Dal

Click here to View all the other dal recipes posted in the blog .  

Check out some spinach varieties in the blog below. 

• Spinach Masiyal
• Spinach Poriyal
• Spinach Potato Fry
• Methi Leaves Fry
• Drumstick leaves Fry 

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Lettuce Dal Fry | Romaine lettuce leaf Lentils Fry Recipe

I usually buy lettuce to use it when i make sandwiches . We had some lettuce leaf left over at the refrigerator and I did not want to throw them out , so I thought of making this a combo with Lentils .  I made this similar to Spinach Dal Recipe . Check out my other Dal recipes by pressing here . Off to Today's recipe "Lettuce Dal Fry ".

Lettuce Dal Fry | romaine lettuce leaf  Lentils Curry Recipe

Ingredients:

• Toor dal - 1 cup
• Tomatoes-1 no , chopped
• Green chilli-2 nos
•  Salt- to taste
• Turmeric powder - 1 pinch

Tempering:

• Oil- 2 tsp
• Mustard seeds  - 1/2 tsp
• Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
• Red chili - 2 no
• Spinach -1/2 bunch chopped Or Frozen
• Onion - 1 no , chopped 
• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
•  Romaine Leaf Lettuce -  As needed , Chopped

Preparation:

In a pressure cooker add the washed Toor dal, Turmeric Powder ,chopped tomatoes, slit green chilli, , water and pressure cook it for 10 mts till the dal is cooked well.Add salt and mix well .

In a Kadai, heat oil add the mustard seeds allow it to pop ,add the  urad dal ,cumin seeds, chopped onions ,slit red chilli and  cook till onions become soft.Add the chopped lettuce leaves and stir for 2 minutes.

Transfer this to the cooked dal , add water to desired consistency  and bring the contents to a boil .

Serve hot with steamed rice  rice,and flat breads .

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Mixed Dhal Fry / Mixed Dal Tadka / Indian Lentil Soup / பருப்பு கடையல்

Dhal is never a no to my family . We like all kinds of Dhal . My kids love to have dhal with Ghee . This Dhal fry is a mixed of three different dhals . Its one of the easiest and simplest Indian Dish . This has lot of proteins in it and it is very healthy .

Mixed Dhal Fry / Mixed Dal Tadka / Indian Lentil Soup / பருப்பு கடையல்

Ingredients:

• Toor Dal - 1/2 cup
• Moong Dal - 1/4 cup
• Channa Dal - 1/4 cup
• Green Chilli - 1 no , slit
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Tomato - 1 no , chopped 
• Salt - To taste
• Hing - 1 pinch

Tempering: 

• Oil - 2 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Urad dhal - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli - 2 no , slit
• Onion - 1 no , chopped

Method: 

Wash the dhals in water .In a pressure cooker add the dhals , turmeric powder , green chilli , tomato , hing and pressure cook for 3 hisses .

Add salt Mash them well .

In a wok , heat oil add the mustard seeds and allow it to pop . Now add the urad dhal and allow it fry for few seconds . Add the cumin seeds and red chilli . Now add the onions and fry till they become translucent.

Transfer these contents to the dhal and mix well .

Serve hot with Steamed Rice , Roti , Paratha .

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BITTER GOURD DHAL ( DAL ) RECIPE | பருப்பு பாவற்காய்

Bitter Gourd Dhal ( Dal ) is a simple and a easy recipe made with lentils and Bitter gourd and tempered with aromatic spices . This bitter Gourd Dhal ( Dal )  is best served with Steamed Rice and Rotis or Parathas . So now off to Today's post Bitter Gourd Dhal ( Dal ) Recipe .

BITTER GOURD DHAL ( DAL ) RECIPE |  பருப்பு பாவற்காய்

Ingredients:

• Moong Dhal - 1/2 cup
• Tomato - 1 no , diced
• Green Chilli - 1 no , Slit
• Turmeric Powder - 1 pinch
• Hing - 1 pinch
• Salt - to taste

Tempering:

• Oil - 1 tsp
• Onion - 1 no , Chopped
• Bitter Gourd - 1 no , Chopped
• Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp

BITTER GOURD DHAL ( DAL ) RECIPE |  பருப்பு பாவற்காய்

Method:

• In a pressure Cooker add the moong dhal , tomato , green chilli , turmeric powder , and hing and cook for 2 hisses .Set aside .

• In a Frying pan , add oil , throw in mustard seeds and allow it to crackle , add the urad dhal and red chilli  and fry for few seconds .Add the onions and bitter gourd and salt .Cook till they turn soft .

• Transfer these contents to the dhal and mix  . Allow these contents to boil for few minutes ,. Turn the Bitter gourd Dhal ( Dal ).

• Done ! Yummy Bitter Gourd Dhal ( Dal ) is ready to serve .

• The bitterness in dhal , goes well with Steamed Rice , Parathas . and papad.

Click the link below to find other Bitter Gourd recipes in the blog :

• Tomato Bitter gourd Fry
• Simple Bitter gourd Fry 

click to find the other Dhal ( Dal ) recipes in my blog here .
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Cow Peas Curry / Black eye Beans Curry / Karamani Kara Kulambu / Karamani Puli Kulambu / காராமணி குழம்பு

Cow Peas Curry / Karamani Kara Kulambu / Karamani Puli Kulambu

Ingredients:

• Cow peas / Karamani - 1/2 cup
• Moong Dhal - 1/2 cup
• Hing - 1 pinch
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Tempering:

• Oil - 2 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Urad dhal - 1/2 tsp
• Onion - 1 no , diced
• Tomato - 1 no , diced
• chopped Drum sticks  - 5 pieces
• Tamarind juice - 1/2 cup
• Salt - to taste
• Sambar powder - 1 tbsp

Cow Peas Curry / Black eye Beans Curry / Karamani Kara Kulambu / Karamani Puli Kulambu / காராமணி குழம்பு

Method:

In a pressure cooker dry roast the cow peas / Karamani to slight brown in colour .

Add water , moong dhal , turmeric powder , hing .

Cover with the lid and pressure cook for 4 hisses .

In a kadai , add oil . Add the mustard seeds allow to pop . Add in the urad dhal and fry till it turns brown in color .

Add in the onions and tomatoes , cook till it turns soft . Throw in the drum stick . Add the sambar masala , salt and mix.

Pour the tamarind juice and bring the contents to boil .

Transfer these contents to pressure cooked dhal and the karamani mixture and mix .

Cover with the lid and pressure cook for 1 hisses . Serve hot.

Enjoy this with roasted papad and hot piping rice .

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Dill Recipe / Dill Dhal Fry / Sombu Keerai Kootu / Dill Curry

Dill Recipe / Dill Dhal Fry / Sombu Keerai Kootu / Dill Curry

Ingredients:

• Toor Dhal - 1 cup
• Tomato - 1 no , chopped
• Green Chilli - 1 no
• Onion - 1 no , Chopped
• Salt - to Taste
• Hing - 1 pinch

Tempering:

• Oil - 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Urad dhal -1 tsp
• Dill Leaves - 1 bunch ,Cleaned and chopped

Method:

In a pressure cooker add the toor dhal , water , green chilli , tomato , hing and pressure cook for 2 hisses . Mash them well .

In a kadai heat oil , add the mustard seeds and allow it to pop . Add the urad dhal and fry till it turns brown .

Now add the chopped onions and fry till they become translucent . Add in the chopped dill leaves .

Cook till the leaves become soft .

Now add the cooked dhal to it and bring the contents to boil .

Serve hot with steamed rice .

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Channa Dal Tadka / Channa dal Fry / Kadalai paruppu kulambu

Channa Dal Tadka / Channa dal Fry / Kadalai paruppu kulambu

Ingredients:

Channa dal - 3/4 cup

Moong dal - 1/4 cup

Turmeric powder - 1 tsp

Green chilli - 2 no , slit

Tomato - 1 no , chopped

Hing - 1/4 tsp

Lemon juice - 1 tsp

Salt - to taste

Tempering: 

Red chilli - 1 no

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Kasthoori Methi powder - 1 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Urad dal - 1/2 tsp

Oil - 2 tsp 

 Procedure:

 In a pressure cooker add the channa dal , moong dal , turmeric powder , green chilli , tomato , hing and pressure cook for 4 whistles .

Open the pressure cooker add the lime juice ,salt  and mash the pressure cooked dal .

In a shallow pan , heat oil , add the mustard seeds , allow it to pop , add the cumin seeds , urad dal , red chilli and kasthoori methi powder and fry them. Transfer these contents to the cooked dal .

 Serve hot with steamed rice and rotis .

 

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Radish Leaf Curry / Mullangi Elai Kootu

Radish Leaves Curry / Mullangi Elai Kootu

Ingredients:

Moong dhal - 1 cup
Onion - 1 no , chopped,
Tomato - 1 no , chopped
Green chilli - 2 no, slit
Garlic pods -  2 no , crushed
Salt - to taste
Radish leaves - a bunch, chopped.
Turmeric powder - 1 pinch
Hing - 1 pinch
Water - 2 cups

Tempering:

Oil - 1 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Urad dhal - 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Red chilli - 1 no

Procedure:

I want to farmers market last week and saw these fresh radish bunch . After I came home, I cleaned the radish and  freezed the leaves.

In a pressure cooker , add the washed moong dal , tomato , onion , green chilli , garlic pods , 2 cups water, turmeric powder , hing and pressure cook for 2 whistles .

In a shallow pan , heat oil , add the mustard seeds and allow it to Pop.Add the cumin seeds and urad dhal .

Now add the chopped radish leaves and cook till leaves become soft . 

 

Transfer this cooked leaf to the pressure cooked dhal

Add salt , Mash it well , and bring it to boil.Cook for 5 minutes and put off the flame.

Serve hot with steamed rice .

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