Keerai Kootu

1 Bunch Spinach, Chopped and Washed thoroughly.

1 cup Moong Dal (Pasi Parupu)

1/2 spn Turmeric powder

Salt to taste.

For Paste:

1 Tsp Cumin Seeds

2 or 3 Red Chilli

4 Tblspn Coconut (Shredded)

2 Tsp oil

Tempering:

Mustard, Red Chili, Few Curry Leaves

Method:

In a Kadai add 1 spn oil and fry cumin seeds, red chili and coconut. Make a Paste and keep aside.

Pressure cook the Moong dal and Chopped spinach together for 2 to 3 whistles.

When the pressure is gone mix the keerai and the moong dal well. In a kadai, add oil and heat it then add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red chilli and curry leaves. When it splutters add the dal and keerai. Mix well and add salt and turmeric. When it boils add the Paste, simmer and let it boil for a few mnts.

This is a easy healthy dish and can be had with Rice.