Keerai Kootu (Spinach Dhal Curry) Recipe
The taste is always fantastic - soft textured spinach and dhal drenched in creamy gravy with hints of spices.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dhal
- 1 bunch of spinach - remove roots and cut into pieces
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 5 garlic
- 5 shallots
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp fennel powder
- Salt for taste
- Tempering
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 3-4 sprigs curry leaves
- 2-3 dried red chilies - cut into pieces
- 2 tbsp oil
Directions
- Simmer dhal with turmeric and 2 cups of water till soft.
- Add shallots, garlic, spinach, spices and salt.
- Gently stir to combine the ingredients together.
- When spinach becomes soft, pour coconut milk and stir again.
- In another pan, heat oil and quickly fry the ingredients for tempering.
- Pour into the curry and give a good stir.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 157g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 228 | |
| Calories from Fat 175 | 77% |
| Total Fat 20.54g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 11.41g | 46% |
| Trans Fat 0.18g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium 680mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 11.62g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 15% |
| Sugars 1.57g | 1% |
| Protein 4.71g | 8% |
