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    Home » Vegetarian Side Dishes » Manathakkali Keerai Moong Dal Kootu | Lunch Box Series : LBS#77

    Manathakkali Keerai Moong Dal Kootu | Lunch Box Series : LBS#77

    Published: Nov 28, 2014 · Modified: Sep 23, 2020 by Srivalli · 2 Comments

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    I know it seem to be another kootu here. However let me tell you that I have another delicious kootu, this one made with greens called as the Manathakkali Keerai. It is called as Solanum Nigrum / Black nightshade in English. When I was talking to my Blogger friends about curing ulcers with home remedies, I was suggested to use these leaves. While it was far fetched to imagine my kids eating these greens, I knew I can serve this to Hubby dear.

    Having since known about this, we have made it a point to cook it at least once. When I asked Amma if she knows any recipe to cook this greens, she immediately told me to check one of the dairies we had made, which had different recipes with greens. So right on dot, I checked the dairy and it had all the recipes with different greens.

    This Kootu is a simple one, and tastes great. And goes well with rice and rotis

    Manathakkali Keerai Moong Dal Kootu

    Ingredients Needed

    Manathakkali Keerai -1 bunch
    Moong Dal -  1/2 cup
    Oil - 2 tsp
    Mustard Seeds, Urad dal - 1 tsp
    Onions - 2 tbsp
    Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp

    For the paste
    Green Chilies - 2
    Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
    Coconut, grated - 2 tbsp

    How to make the Kootu

    In a pressure cooker, heat oil saute the mustard seeds, urad dal, onions. then add the washed leaves till it gets soft. Then add moong dal, and saute well.

    Then add water and pressure for 2 whistles. Once the pressure falls, add the ground paste and bring to boil.

    Adjust salt and serve with rice or roti

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    Manathakkali Keerai Moong Dal Kootu | Lunch Box Series : LBS#77

    Cuisine Tamil Nadu
    Author Srivalli
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    1. Chef Mireille says

      December 01, 2014 at 2:40 am

      never heard of this green, but I love the color of the kootu

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    2. Pavani N says

      December 02, 2014 at 6:49 pm

      I too never heard of this greens before. Kootu looks simple and delicious.

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