Learn how to make a delicious and nutritious spinach kootu recipe using tamarind and thuvar dhal. Check out our list of various types of keerai.
Author: Kamala
Types of Keerai and their Health Benefits
Keerai, or leafy vegetables, includes many nutritious varieties such as spinach, amaranth, and fenugreek. Rich in iron, calcium, and vitamin A, they significantly enhance diets.
Avaraikkai Kootu
Avaraikkai Kootu is a comforting South Indian curry of tender avaraikkai and soft green gram dal, simmered with sambar spices and finished with a coconut–jeera paste. Tempered with mustard, onion, and curry leaves.
Coriander Dosai
A dosa made with chopped onions and coriander leaves. Since the coriander dosa will give slight bitter taste, you can serve it with spicy onion chutney.
Arai Keerai Kootu
Learn about Arai Keerai, also known as amaranth leaves, and how to make keerai kootu with various types of spinach. Perfect with steam rice!
Paruppu Podi Rice
Paruppu Podi Rice is an easy and ideal lunch box recipe. This can be made with leftover cooked rice.
Cauliflower Curry
Learn how to make a flavorful and healthy cauliflower curry with this easy recipe. Ideal with rice or as a sandwich filling!
Pudalankai Poriyal
Pudalankai Poriyal is a simple stir-fry of salted, drained pudalankai cooked until tender with turmeric-softened bengal gram dhal, then finished with coconut and a mustard-urad dal tempering.
Carrot Beetroot Poriyal
Carrot Beetroot Poriyal is a vibrant South Indian side dish made by sautéing carrots and beetroot with spices like mustard seeds and red chilies. Enhanced with grated coconut, it is not only visually appealing but also rich in vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, making it a healthy accompaniment to rice or roti.
Onion Curry
This quick onion curry is made with onion and tomato and can be taken with chapati, idli or soft dosa.
Agathi Keerai Thuvatal
Agathi Keerai Thuvatal is a quick stir-fry where tender agathi greens are cooked with onions, green chillies, and a mustard-urad-jeera tempering, then finished with fragrant coconut gratings.
Vazhai Thandu (Banana Stem) Poriyal
Looking for a delicious South Indian side dish? Try vazhai thandu poriyal, a flavorful stir-fry made with banana stem. Perfect with rice or roti!