Hi, In mindful of summer and the dire unavailability of fresh Carrots, beans or "English Vegetables" or "Happy vegetables" (Smirk :D) as my husband calls it ,I have to depend on buying "Country Vegetables" or "Sober Vegetables" again coined by the genius mentioned above (Double Smirk :D :D) like all the gourd varieties, pumpkin (White and Red), greens etc.
To bring variety and force these veggies on my husband, I try to mix and match the preparation. Below is my attempt at Parupu Keerai.
Ingredients
- 1 big bunch of Keerai (Any kind), washed throughly and cut coarsely
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves of Garlic
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup boiled split green lentils or "Siru Paruppu"
- Diced Green chillies to taste
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp Jeera
- Salt to taste
Optional Ingredients
- 1 heap spoon of freshly grated coconut. I have a cheats recipe for this. I will share it tomorrow.
Preparation
- Rinse the greens well and dice them coarsely.
- To hot oil, add and temper Mustard and Jeera seeds.
- Add the onions and saute till soft and translucent.
- Add the garlic ,chillies and fry.
- Now add the cut greens and wait till they wilt and are half cooked.
- Add the pre boiled dal and mix through. Cook throughly.
- Finally just before serving add the diced tomato.
P.S. I hate squishy, over cooked tomatoes. Those who love that can add earlier and cook for a few minutes
- Serve and enjoy with hot rice and Little Ghee :D
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