Recipe Card of Ponnanganni Keerai Poriyal – Nutritious South Indian Stir-Fry
This healthy stir-fry, featuring the nutritional powerhouse known as dwarf copperleaf or water amaranth, brings a flavorful and beneficial spin to your meals.
Ingredients list
- 1 tbsp Cold pressed coconut oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1.5 tsp Broken white Urad dal
- 3 Dry red chilis
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup Onions finely chopped
- 1 pound Water amaranth cleaned and chopped
- 1/2 cup Coconut freshly grated
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Clean and chop the water amaranth leaves thoroughly. Gather the remaining ingredients, finely chop the onions, grate the coconut, and set it all aside for easy cooking.
- In a hot pan, add coconut oil. Once heated, pop the mustard seeds, add in the broken white urad dal, and the dry red chilies.
- When the dal turns golden, incorporate the finely chopped onions with a pinch of salt. Stir until onions are soft and pink.
- Add the chopped water amaranth leaves, mixing everything on medium heat until the greens are wilted to half their size.
- Finally, stir in the grated coconut, cooking for an additional two minutes. Serve immediately for the best flavor.
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Notes
Pair this stir fry with steamed rice or serve alongside a traditional South Indian Thali for a wholesome meal.