Keerai Kadalai Sambar

By Praveen Kumar

Spinach Leaves

Ingredients:
Mulai Keerai (Spinach) – 1 bunch, cleaned, chopped
Vallarai – 1 small bunch
Kothu Kadalai (Kabuli Channa) – 25 gms, soaked and boiled
Toor Dal – 100 gms, boiled
Tamarind Extract – 200 ml
Tomatoes – 2, chopped
Garlic – 2 cloves, peeled
Coconut – 1 cup, grated, ground
Gingelly Oil – 2 tblsp
Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
Urad Dal – 1/2 tsp
Bengal Gram Dal – 1/2 tsp
Sambar Powder – 4 tblsp
Salt as per taste
Turmeric Powder as per taste
Coriander Leaves – few
Asafoetida Powder – a pinch

Method:
1. Heat little oil in a pan.
2. Fry the mustard seeds, urad dal and bengal gram dal for 30 seconds.
3. Add the spinach leaves and saute for a minute or two.
4. Add tamarind extract, salt, turmeric powder, tomatoes, garlic and bring to a boil.
5. Add toor dal, kothu kadalai, sambar powder, coriander leaves, asafoetida powder and ground coconut.
6. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
7. Serve hot.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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