Pulicha keerai koottu (Paruppu keerai in Tamil, Kulfa Ka Saag in Hindi, Purslane in English)

Portulaca Olearcea is the botanical name for this green leafy vegetable. In early summer this plant grows all over my garden. The leaves are small and succulent, Green leaves are rich in mineral nutrients, especially iron and magnesium. When tamarind is included in koottu we call it pulicha keerai. It is good to include green leaves in your food, It is good for blood health #ga24 #pursulane
Pulicha keerai koottu (Paruppu keerai in Tamil, Kulfa Ka Saag in Hindi, Purslane in English)
Portulaca Olearcea is the botanical name for this green leafy vegetable. In early summer this plant grows all over my garden. The leaves are small and succulent, Green leaves are rich in mineral nutrients, especially iron and magnesium. When tamarind is included in koottu we call it pulicha keerai. It is good to include green leaves in your food, It is good for blood health #ga24 #pursulane
Steps
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Prepare a checklist. Keep all ingredients within reach
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Prepare a checklist. Keep all ingredients within reach
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Cook moong with 2c of water in a pressure cooker Follow the instructions in the manual for operating the cooker
Keerai plant grows close to the soil. Wash the leaves well. Remove the root. Blanch—soak the leaves in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, take out, strain and place in ice water. Then strain. This process will keep the leaves green.
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Heat oil in a pan over medium flame and add chana, cumin seeds, urad and fenugreek seeds. Sauté until aromatic., Add onions, chilies and ginger and sauté; add turmeric. Add the blanched green keerai and sauté for 5 minutes. After the keerai is cooked well, mash it and add 1 cup of water. add the cooked moong. Do not cover while cooking. It is very important that the color does not change. Stir in tamarind paste mix. Stir in coconut milk. Salt to taste. Turn off the stove.
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Transfer the kootu to a serving bowl. Add lime juice. This step is important. Then only nutrients in the keerai wil be absorbed by blood. You need to include green leaves in food to keep you healthy
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