Spinach Koottu

Spinach (keerai in Tamil, cheera in Malayalam, palak in Hindi) is one of the healthiest vegetables which can also be made tasty. Spinach Koottu is a simple,tasty and nutritious dish. Try it for lunch today !

What you need for Spinach Koottu:

• Spinach – 1 bunch
• Moong dal – 1/2 cup
• Coconut –  1/4 cup
• Green chillies – 2
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
• Asafoetida – a pinch
• Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Red chilly – 1
• Cumin -1 tbsp
• Onion – 3 tbsp 
• Salt to taste

Preparation Method:

• Pressure cook moong dal for 3 whistles by adding the turmeric powder,salt  and asafoetida.
• Wash the spinach well, and boil with very little water and salt till they become soft.
• Now add the pressure-cooked moong dal  to this and allow it to boil for 5 minutes.
• Grind the coconut,cumin and green chillies to a fine paste and add it to the boiling mixture.
• Boil it for few minutes till the raw flavour  goes.
• For seasoning , splutter mustard seeds in another pan. Add red chilly and onion and fry till the onions become translucent and add the seasoning to the spinach.
• Serve hot with rice.