Mixed Keerai Kootu

By Praveen Kumar

Mixed Keerai Kootu
Ingredients:
Arai Keerai – 1 cup, washed, chopped
Mulai Keerai – 1 cup, washed, chopped
Vendhaya Keerai – 1 cup, washed, chopped
Coconut – 1 cup, grated
Moong Dal – 1 cup
Dry Red Chillies – 2
Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
Urad Dal – 1 tsp
Curry Leaves – few
Asafoetida Powder – a pinch
Oil as required
Salt as per taste

Method:
1. Boil all the three keerai varieties with little salt.
2. Pressure cook the dal and mash well.
3. Combine the coconut, dry red chillies and cumin seeds. Grind them together.
4. In a large pan, combine the boiled keerai, dal and ground paste.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Heat oil in a pan.
7. Fry the mustard seeds, urad dal and add this to the keerai mixture.
8. Mix well.
9. Add curry leaves and asafoetida powder.
10. Cook till done.
11. Remove and serve hot.

Note: image is for illustration purposes only and not that of the actual recipe.

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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