PONNANGANNI KEERAI PARUPPU KADIYAL / SOUTHINDIAN STYLE GREENS COOKED WITH TOOR DAL

PONNANGANNI KEERAI PARUPPU KADIYAL / SOUTHINDIAN STYLE GREENS COOKED WITH TOOR DAL

Ponnanganni Keerai also known as water amarnath leaves is a nutritious greens. This helps to increase eyesight.

there are two types of Ponnanganni Keerai – green leaves or Nattu Ponnanganni and pink leaves or Seemai Ponnanganni. Both the varieties of dwarf copper leaf incorporate equal and same benefits for your body as they are rich in essential nutrients. This veggie is mostly consumed in the form of leafy veggie only and not in any other form. It is also known to be a perfect solution for many health issues and so everyone must have it at least once a week. 

The regular consumption of these vibrant and healthy leaves would help your brain and heart to stay active and in turn, you would feel rejuvenated overall.

 Ponnanganni keerai or leaves are highly praised for their power to treat eye-related issues. 

READ HERE FOR MORE BENEFITS – https://theindianmed.com/ponnanganni-keerai-health-benefits/

INGREDIENTS

  • Ponnanganni leaves  – 1 bunch
  • Toor dal – ¼ cup [ soak for 15 mins ]
  • Shallots – 6 OR 1 small onion copped
  • Tomato – 1
  • Tamarind – small marble size
  • Garlic – 5
  • Green chilli – 3 or 4 or as per taste
  • Jeera – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric pwdr – ¼ tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil – 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
  • Urad dal
  • Whole coriander seeds – 1 tsp [ optional ]
  • Curry leaves few
  • Red chilli – 2
  • Asafoetida – pinch

PREPARATION

Pick the keerai leaves only , discard the roots and stems . Wash them thoroughly. Usually the greens have loads of mud and dirt. It is very important to soak and clean the leaves very well.

*The nutrients in the greens will be lost if you wash it after chopping it, so wash well and then chop.

Clean and wash the dal .

Take the soaked dal + tomato + green chilli + jeera + onion + garlic + turmeric + salt + greens + 1 cup water in a cooker .

Pressure cook upto  3 whistles.

Once the pressure settles open the cooker and mash the greens very well. You can use a hand blender or mixer or wooden masher .

Heat oil or ghee in a small pan. Temper with mustard seeds + coriander seeds + curry leaves + asafoetida +  dried red chilies.

Add the mashed dal and mix well.

Simmer for a min on low flame .

Off the flame .

Greens cooked with dal is ready to be served .

Mix generous amount of this dal with hot steaming rice and a spoon of ghee and serve with any side dish .

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