Keerai Poriyal(Semi Dry)

     This semi dry keerai/green leaves poriyal is a very yummy and tasty dish.This will go well with the plain white rice and curd rice too.I can bet any one that once if they try this surely they will like this one and will start having regularly.

Ingredients :

Arakeerai	1 bunch
Onion	1 medium size
Jaggery	1 tsp
Tamarind pulp	1/2 tbsp(thick)
Salt	Req
Water	Req

To Roast  & Grind :

Channa dal	1 tsp
Dhania	1 tsp
Cumin seeds	1/2 tsp
Pepper	5-6 nos
Grated coconut	4 tsp
Hing	req
Red Chillies	3-4 nos

Seasoning :

Mustard seeds	1/4 tsp
Oil	Req

Method :

1.Clean the keerai,wash it and chop it and keep separately.Now chop the onions and set aside.

2.In a wok add the items one by one given in to roast and grind column and roast without any oil and set aside.

3.Now grind it to a paste like chutney consistency.In a wok pour the oil and season with the mustard seeds .Once it splutters add the onion and fry for 2-3 Min's.

4.Then put the chopped keerai/green leaves and cook till done.Now and then sprinkle water little by little and cook opened.Need not cover with the lid.

5.Once the keerai gets cooked add the grounded paste,tamarind,jaggery and salt.If required  add some water and allow it to boil for few minutes.

6.Once its cooked put off the fire and serve hot with plain rice or even curd rice.With both it will taste yummy yummy.I can assure that.

Notes :

1.While roasting the ingredients take care not to burn.

2.Add tamarind pulp according to your taste.Since my hubby don't like the tangy taste i added less tamarind.But should not add too much of tamarind either.

3.Try not to skip jaggery as it will give a nice taste to the dish.

4.Do not add too much of water as this is a semi dry gravy.

5.Ara keerai / siru keerai alone will taste good for this dish.

Sending this to   1) Umm Mymoonah's Any one can cook series.

2)Quick and Easy recipes of foodblognews.blogspot.com