MULAIKEERAI PORIYAL

Here is a healthy ,green leafy veggie-

A must in your daily meal....

Iron rich and high in fiber and vitamins ,

made with the humble Amaranth leaves(Mulai keerai)...



INGREDIENTS

• AMARANTH LEAVES(MULAIKEERAI)- 1 BUNCH
• TOOR DHAL(SOAKED IN WATER)-2 TEASPOONS
• GRATED COCONUT-1 CUP
• OIL-2 TEASPOONS
• MUSTARD SEEDS-1/2 TEASPOON
• URAD DHAL-1 TEASPOON
• GREEN CHILLIES-2
• RED CHILLI-2
• SALT TO TASTE

METHOD

• Wash ,dry and clean the mulaikeerai.Chop finely.
• Boil the soaked toor dhal till just done. 
• Mash with little salt to taste.
• Heat the oil in a kadai.
• Add the mustard seeds and splutter.
• Add the urad dhal,green and red chillies.Fry till done.
• Add the chopped keerai(amaranth leaves).Stir well.Add salt to taste.
• Add a little water and cook till the greens are soft and the water has evaporated.
• Garnish with grated coconut. stir well.
• Serve with hot rice,sambar,rasam,curds etc.