Keerai Molagootal Recipe केराई मोलागूटल रेसिपी: This South Indian spinach dish is a nutritious and tasty way to enjoy leafy greens. Rich in essential nutrients and full of flavor, it pairs well with rice, rotis, dosas, and more.
Keerai Molagootal Recipe Details
Recipe Name: Keerai Molagootal Recipe
Total Cook Time: 30 mins
Mode: Easy
Recipe Servings: 2 member’s
Cook Time: 20 mins
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Category: Vegetarian Recipes
Molagootal Recipe Ingredients
- 1 tsp oil
- 2 tsp urad dal
- 3 whole red chillies
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 cup toor dal
- 3 cups spinach (palak), finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
- Salt to taste
- For tempering:
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 tsp split urad dal
- whole red chillies
How to Prepare
- Cook the dal: In a pressure cooker, combine 1-2 cups of water and ½ tsp turmeric powder with the dal. Cook for 3-4 whistles until the dal turns soft and mushy.
- Mash the dal: Once done, mash the cooked dal and set it aside.
- Prepare the seasoning: In a pan, heat oil, add urad dal and whole red chillies. Stir until golden, then turn off the heat.
- Grind the spices: Let the mixture cool, then transfer it to a grinder. Add grated coconut, cumin seeds, and water as needed. Blend until smooth.
- Cook the spinach: In a pan, add chopped spinach leaves, ½ cup water, and a pinch of salt. Cook for a few minutes until softened.
- Blend the spinach: Once cooled, blend the spinach to a smooth puree.
- Mix everything: Pour the spinach puree into a kadhai, add the mashed dal, and the ground mixture. Stir well and season with salt.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Make the tempering: Heat coconut oil, add mustard seeds, split urad dal, and whole red chillies.
- Finish the dish: Once the seeds splutter, pour the tempering over the spinach preparation. Serve hot with rice, dosa, or rotis for a wholesome meal.
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