Keerai (Greens) Kadalai Curry

Keerai (Greens) Kadalai Curry is a popular South Indian dish that combines nutritious greens with protein-rich chickpeas. This dish is not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients, making it a wholesome meal option. The combination of greens and chickpeas provides a good balance of flavors and textures, creating a satisfying and hearty dish that can be enjoyed with rice or flatbread. Next time you’re looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, give this Keerai Kadalai Curry a try!

This dish can be served as an accompaniment to rice or chapati or used as a filling for bread sandwiches.

Keerai (Greens) Kadalai Curry

Recipe by S Kamala
Course: SidesCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes

Indulge in the flavorful and nutritious Keerai (Greens) Kadalai Curry, a South Indian dish that combines greens with chickpeas for a wholesome meal option.

Ingredients

  • Keerai (Any Green variety) – 1 bunch

  • Raw Pea Nut – 1 cup

  • Onion – 1

  • Tomato – 2

  • Green Chillies – 2 to 3

  • Red Chillies – 2

  • Garlic Pearls – 4 to 5

  • Turmeric Powder – ¼ teaspoon

  • Pepper Powder – ¼ teaspoon

  • Salt – ¼ teaspoon or as per taste

  • Oil – 2 teaspoons

Directions

  • Pressure cook raw peanuts with a pinch of salt for two to three whistles.
  • Wash and chop the greens. Finely chop the onion and tomato. Slit the green chilies in half and cut the red chilies into two.
  • In a kadai (preferably non-stick), cook the greens with turmeric and pepper powder, dry frying on medium heat until all the water evaporates and the greens are done.
  • In a separate kadai, heat the oil, then add garlic pearls, frying briefly. Add the chopped onions, green and red chilies, and sauté for a few minutes.
  • Add the tomato pieces and cook thoroughly.
  • Next, incorporate the cooked peanuts and greens, seasoning with salt. Stir well, reduce the heat, and fry for a few more seconds.

Notes

  • This dish can be served as an accompaniment to rice or chapati or used as a filling for bread sandwiches.

4 Comments

  1. Tried it today…gives a very nice flavour to greens 🙂 Thanks for posting it!

  2. Hi Kamala

    Tried this dish. It is nice for a change from the routine. Had never used boiled peanuts in a dish. This was my first. Liked it with chappatis.

    Look forward to trying more dishes from your website.

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