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Keerai Poriyal

Keerai Poriyal is a tasty & healthy poriyal made by sautéing keerai with onions, spices & coconut. Keerai poriyal is simple & quick to make and could be made with varieties of keerai. Keerai Poriyal Recipe is explained in this post with step by step pictures.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 small bunch keerai
  • 1 onion chopped finely
  • 2 to 3 tablespoon coconut grated
  • salt to taste
  • a pinch sugar

To Temper :

  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon urad dal
  • 1 green chillies

Instructions

  • Clean the greens and remove the root part and wash the leaves well. Keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds, urad dal – let it splutter.
  • Then add green chillies, onion fry till slightly browned.
  • Then add the greens with required salt.
  • Keep in medium flame and keep stirring until the greens reduce in volume , sprinkle little water.
  • Keep closed and allow the greens to cook.
  • The greens will let out water so be careful in sprinkling water.
  • Add a pinch of sugar to retain the green color while getting cooked.
  • Once the greens become soft and gets cooked add coconut and switch off.
  • Give a quick stir and transfer to serving bowl. Enjoy Keerai Poriyal!

Notes

  • Adding sugar retains the green color of the veggie while getting cooked.
  • If you are packing keerai for lunch box, then saute the coconut for 2mins then switch off to avoid getting spoiled sooner.
Nutrition Facts
Keerai Poriyal
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 112 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 1182mg51%
Potassium 1052mg30%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 15942IU319%
Vitamin C 55mg67%
Calcium 185mg19%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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