This Kootu is a traditional South Indian dish that is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. The combination of amaranthus leaves, cucumber, and green gram dal provides a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The tanginess from the tamarind adds a unique flavor profile to this comforting dish. Enjoy this Keerai Cucumber Puzhi Kootu with some hot steamed rice for a wholesome and satisfying meal.
Keerai Cucumber Puzhi Kootu
4
servings10
minutes15
minutesThis Kootu is prepared with Amaranthus Leaves (Mulai Keerai), Cucumber, Green Gram Dal and tamarind.
Ingredients
Keerai – bowl of chopped leaves
Cucumber – 1
Green Gram Dal – ¼ cup
Tamarind – small gooseberry size
Sambar Powder – 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder – 2 pinches
Salt – ½ teaspoon or as per taste
- For Seasoning:
Oil – 1 teaspoon
Mustard – ½ teaspoon
Urad dal – 1 teaspoon
Asafoetida Powder – 2 pinches
Chopped onion – 1 tablespoon
Directions
- Wash and chop the greens roughly. Cut the cucumber into bite size pieces.
- Soak tamarind in little water and extract a tablespoon of thick juice and keep aside.
- Put the green gram dal along with the turmeric powder in a vessel and add enough water and cook till its 3/4th cooked.
- Add chopped greens, cucumber pieces, sambar powder, salt and half cup water. Mix well and allow to cook for few minutes.
- Then add the tamarind juice and stir well.
- In a tadka ladle put a teaspoon of oil and when it is hot add mustard, urad dal, asafoetida powder and chopped onion. Fry for few seconds and add this seasoning to the Kootu. Mix it once again and remove.