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Indian Keerai Kootu Recipe

A traditional South Indian dish made with spinach and lentils.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Toor Dal (Split Pigeon Peas)
  • 2 cups Spinach chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 2 units Green Chilies slit
  • 1 pinch Asafoetida
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions 

  1. Rinse the toor dal and cook it in a pressure cooker with turmeric powder and water until soft.
  2. In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, green chilies, and asafoetida. Sauté for a minute.
  3. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
  4. Add the cooked dal to the spinach mixture. Add salt and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Serve hot with rice or roti.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Keerai Kootu, Lentils, Spinach
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