About
Keerai Poriyal is a Tamilian dish made with leafy greens. It is a simple and healthy dish that is usually served as a side dish with rice and other curries. The dish is made by sautéing the greens with spices, onions, and other ingredients. It is a great way to incorporate leafy greens into your diet and is a great source of vitamins and minerals.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
2.2
Fats
4.6
Carbs
4.9
Fibre
2.8
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Recipe
Ingredients
keerai (spinach)
1 bunch
onion, chopped
1
cloves garlic, minced
2
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
urad dal
1 teaspoon
chana dal
1 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1 teaspoon
coriander powder
1 teaspoon
garam masala
1 teaspoon
oil
2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Directions
Step 1:
Wash and chop the keerai.
Step 2:
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, and chana dal.
Step 3:
When the seeds start to splutter, add the chopped onion and garlic.
Step 4:
Saute until the onion is golden brown.
Step 5:
Add the chopped keerai and mix well.
Step 6:
Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and garam masala.
Step 7:
Mix everything together and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Step 8:
Add salt to taste and mix well.
Step 9:
Cook for another 5 minutes or until the keerai is cooked.
Step 10:
Serve hot with steamed rice.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 16791 users have chowed down on Keerai Poriyal a whopping 36013 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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When was it eaten the most?
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How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 16791 users have chowed down on Keerai Poriyal a whopping 36013 times.
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