This Paruppu keerai Masiyal also known as keerai kadayal is made with Thoor dhal and spinach (keerai). This healthy dish can be served with steamed rice for lunch and dinner. Checkout the video below and the recipe.
You can learn more about the different kinds of spinach and the health benefits here. Try the easy keerai masiyal and Pachai Payaru masiyal also.
Easy Keerai Masiyal
Difficulty: EasyThis simple Keerai Masiyal is made by pressure cooking spinach and green gram dhal.
Pachai Payaru (Green Gram) Masiyal
Difficulty: EasyMasiyal also known as Kadaiyal is a nutritious and easy-to-make one-pot dish. Packed with healthy ingredients, it can be served with hot rice, Chapati/Roti, or even with toasted bread.
Paruppu Keerai Masiyal
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minutesThis Paruppu Keerai Masiyal can be prepared with any type of greens(keerai). This dish also goes by the name keerai kadayal.
Ingredients
Keerai (Greens) – 1 bunch
Green gram or Thoor dhal – ½ cup
Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
Jeera – 1 tsp
Red Chilli – 1
Urad dhal – 1 teaspoon
Onion – 1 small
Tomato- 1
Sambar powder- 1 tsp
Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
Asafoetida Powder – a pinch
Oil- 2 tsp
Salt – ½ teaspoon
Directions
- Take Thuvar (toor dhal) or green gram dhal and cook it until it is soft.
- Remove the roots of the keerai (greens) and wash it thoroughly.
- Chop the keerai into small pieces and place them into a heavy metal pan. Add jeera, finely chopped tomato, salt, sambar powder, and turmeric powder.
- Cook the keerai in a low flame, as it should be able to cook in its own water content.
- Then add the cooked dhal which should be mashed well.
- Heat a frying pan and pour some oil into it. When the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds and when they start to splutter, add red chilli, urad dhal, asafoetida powder, and the finely chopped onion. Fry it for a while and then add this mixture to the keerai.
- Mash everything together with a thick spoon and your Paruppu Keerai Masiyal is ready!
Recipe Video