Keerai Mologutal (South Indian Spinach-Lentil Stew) Recipe

Name: Keerai Mologutal (South Indian Spinach-Lentil Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh spinach, washed,not dried,coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 4 cups water; 1/2 cup yellow lentils (tur dal); 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 cup shredded coconut; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 red chile; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon Urad Dal (skinned and split black gram)

Servings: persons

1 bunch fresh spinach, washed,not dried,coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
4 cups water
1/2 cup yellow lentils (tur dal)
1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 red chile
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon Urad Dal (skinned and split black gram)

1
Make sure that you don't dry the spinach after washing.
2
Cook the chopped spinach in a microwavable bowl, covered, in a microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes, with 1 teaspoon salt, stirring thrice.
3
Set aside to cool.
4
Add water, lentils, and turmeric in a pot, bring to a boil, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
5
Do not drain.
6
Grind coconut, cumin, red chili, with 1/2 cup water in a blender, to a paste.
7
Remove from the blender and set aside.
8
In the same blender (you needn't wash it), separately grind the spinach coarsely (don't make it into a paste!).
9
Mix the spinach, coconut paste, and cooked lentils (along with its water) together in a large pot and bring it to a boil, stirring occasionally.
10
Remove from the flame and set aside.
11
While the spinach-lentil mixture is boiling, in a small frying pan, heat the oil, and add mustard seeds and Urad dal.
12
When the mustard sputters, pour the contents of the frying pan into the spinach-lentil mixture.
13
Stir, and serve hot, over plained steamed rice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch fresh spinach, washed,not dried,coarsely chopped, 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste), 4 cups water, 1/2 cup yellow lentils (tur dal), and more.

Yes, Keerai Mologutal (South Indian Spinach-Lentil Stew) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Keerai Mologutal (South Indian Spinach-Lentil Stew)

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