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

Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D
Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338
USA

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

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

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

Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D
Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338
USA

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

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

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Ingredients

25-30  mins
6 servings
  • 1/2 cupsplit moong dal
  • 8 cgreen keerai Purslane
  • 1 tablespoonCoconut oil
  • 1/2 tspCumin
  • 1 tablespoonurad
  • 1 tablespoonBengal gram dal (split chana)
  • 1/2 tspFenugreek seeds
  • 1/2 tspturmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoonasafetida powder
  • 1/4 cuponion, chopped (optional)
  • 5red dried chilies
  • 1 Inchginger, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsptamarind paste
  • 1 cupcoconut milk
  • 1 tablespoonSpice mix (coriander, cumin, carum, pepper powders)
  • 1 tablespoonLemon juice
  • Required Salt
  • side dish
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25-30  mins
  1. 1

    Prepare a checklist. Keep all ingredients within reach

    A picture of step 1 of Pulicha keerai koottu (Paruppu keerai in Tamil, Kulfa Ka Saag in Hindi, Purslane in English).
    A picture of step 1 of Pulicha keerai koottu (Paruppu keerai in Tamil, Kulfa Ka Saag in Hindi, Purslane in English).
    A picture of step 1 of Pulicha keerai koottu (Paruppu keerai in Tamil, Kulfa Ka Saag in Hindi, Purslane in English).
  2. 2

    Prepare a checklist. Keep all ingredients within reach

    A picture of step 2 of Pulicha keerai koottu (Paruppu keerai in Tamil, Kulfa Ka Saag in Hindi, Purslane in English).
    A picture of step 2 of Pulicha keerai koottu (Paruppu keerai in Tamil, Kulfa Ka Saag in Hindi, Purslane in English).
    A picture of step 2 of Pulicha keerai koottu (Paruppu keerai in Tamil, Kulfa Ka Saag in Hindi, Purslane in English).
  3. 3

    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.

    A picture of step 3 of Pulicha keerai koottu (Paruppu keerai in Tamil, Kulfa Ka Saag in Hindi, Purslane in English).
    A picture of step 3 of Pulicha keerai koottu (Paruppu keerai in Tamil, Kulfa Ka Saag in Hindi, Purslane in English).
    A picture of step 3 of Pulicha keerai koottu (Paruppu keerai in Tamil, Kulfa Ka Saag in Hindi, Purslane in English).
  4. 4

    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.

    A picture of step 4 of Pulicha keerai koottu (Paruppu keerai in Tamil, Kulfa Ka Saag in Hindi, Purslane in English).
    A picture of step 4 of Pulicha keerai koottu (Paruppu keerai in Tamil, Kulfa Ka Saag in Hindi, Purslane in English).
    A picture of step 4 of Pulicha keerai koottu (Paruppu keerai in Tamil, Kulfa Ka Saag in Hindi, Purslane in English).
  5. 5

    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

    A picture of step 5 of Pulicha keerai koottu (Paruppu keerai in Tamil, Kulfa Ka Saag in Hindi, Purslane in English).
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Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D
Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D @cook_19872338
on August 07, 2024 21:19
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I am a scientist with a Ph.D from University of Michigan. Ann Arbor. I also have a M. SC from University of Madras. Enjoy sharing my knowledge in science and my experience in gardening and cooking with others. I am a free lance writer, published several articles on Indian culture, traditions, Indian cuisine, science of gardening and etc in National and Inernational magazines. I am a health food nut. I am passionate about photography
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Eman Essen
Eman Essen @cook_115706052
May 13, 2026 12:02
I was looking for purslane recipes and found yours. I'm definitely gonna try it. I love Indian food. I'm Egyptian and we use a lot of spices too. Thanks for sharing
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