Keerai kootu ( Amaranth with dhal )

  This was a  old post , was in the draft for a long time . Though the picture won't look nice , the recipe was so delicious. I will update picture soon.
   This is a famous kootu which is served in the lunch menu. It is healthy as it contains iron and protein from the greens and dhal. Besides , other kootu , it tastes great.

   

Requirements :

Amaranth leaves – a bunch

Red chilly – 1

Green chilly – 2

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Rice - 1/2 tsp

Shallots - - 10

Tomato -1

Tuvar dhal – ½ cup

Oil – 2tbs

Cumin – 1/ 4 tsp

Pepper – 5 corns

Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp

Curry leave – a sprig

Method :

Cook tuvar dhal separately.

Heat oil in a pan , add mustard seeds and allow to splutter.

Now , add dry chilly , shallots , tomato and sauté well.

Add green chilly and turmeric powder.

Now add the chopped amaranth leaves , rice and allow to cook for five minutes.

Add cooked dhal and salt to taste.

Cook for another two minutes.

Keerai kootu is ready to serve.