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    Keerai Paruppu Masiyal | Thotakura Pappu | Amaranth Leaves with Toor Dal ~ Lunch Box Recipes

    Published: Nov 26, 2011 · Modified: Oct 5, 2020 by Srivalli · 18 Comments

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    Though I love green colour, I can hardly say the same when it comes to eating greens. I know I really should not be saying such things openly now, now that my kids can hold it against me! Anyway though I don't like the idea of eating greens, when I prepare them, I enjoy it much. It's like you need some reasons not to like something right! This being the reason it's not often that I willing make a dal with greens or stir fry, but believe me I make greens at least once a week.

    We regularly make the greens in the traditional andhra pappu style. I have seen my tamilian friends bringing this masiyal and always wanted to make it. So this time I thought I will prepare the greens with dal in Tamilian style. While making the dal I remembered Amma making the regular dals in this style, meaning cooking the dals directly in the pan of rolling water and then making a mashed dal. These days with the comfort of pressure cooker, one can't imagine cooking it directly, though the taste will surely be so much better.

    I packed this for my lunch and trust me, it was so yum!

    This method is called masiyal, which means you churn the dal using a dal churner or masher. The other method of making this is the simple Keerai Masiyal, where the dal/pappu is not added.

    Keerai Paruppu Masiyal, Vazhai Thandu curry with Steaming Rice ~ Our Meal
    Keerai Paruppu Masiyal
    Ingredients Needed:
    For the Greens:
    Greens / Keerai - 1 bunch – (You can use any greens, I used Aarai keerai)
    Green Chilies - 3 nos
    Tomatoes - 2 medium
    Salt to taste
    Tamarind juice - 2 tsp
    For Tempering / Seasoning
    Mustard seeds, Urad Dal - 1 tsp
    Jeera – 1 tsp
    Red Chilli - 2 nos
    Asafotida Powder - a pinch
    Oil- 2 tsp
    For the dal
    Toor dal – ½ cup
    Oil - few drops
    Turmeric powder a pinch
    Asafotida Powder - a pinch
    How to prepare Keerai Paruppu Masiyal

    Wash and pressure cook the toor dal with a dash of hing, turmeric powder and oil. Pressure cook for 3 whistles till the dal is well cooked. Once the pressure falls, churn it well adding little water. Keep it aside.

    For the cooking the Greens/ Keerai

    Pick the greens well and wash about 3 - 4 times in water to make sure the dirt is removed. Let it drain for couple of mins. Chop the leaves if required. Then take the greens in a hollow pan, along with finely chopped tomatoes, green chilies, salt. Cover and cook on high flame. There is no need to add more water than couple of tbsp of water. The greens will start to let out more water and simmer after 5 - 7 mins. Once the greens are cooked, switch off and allow it to cool a bit. Then holding the vessel, remove the green chilis if you want, churn well using the churner.

    Once the greens are churned and reache a semi smooth paste, put it back on the flame, add the cooked dal, 1 cup of water. Bring to boil.

    In another pan, heat oil. When the oil is hot, add mustard, urad, cumin seeds, dry red chillies, curry leaves. When the mustard pops, add the onions and saute till the onions turn brown. At this stage, add this tempering to the boiling dal. Cover immediately with lid and switch off the flame.

    Serve with steaming rice and vegetable.

    Some traditional dals with greens:

    Thotaku Pappu - Andhra Style
    Fenugreek Dal ~ Menthi kura Pappu
    Gongura Pappu ~ Ambadi Dal
    Palak Pappu ~ Spinach Dal

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    Cuisine Tamil Nadu
    Author Srivalli
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    1. Aarthi says

      November 26, 2011 at 9:02 am

      delicious dear..

      Reply
    2. vaishali sabnani says

      November 26, 2011 at 9:09 am

      daal with greens is interesting..its really healthy...

      Reply
    3. Paaka Shaale says

      November 26, 2011 at 9:25 am

      i love this pappu srivalli. This looks yummy 🙂

      Reply
    4. Kalyani says

      November 26, 2011 at 3:54 pm

      Paruppu Masiyal is soo comforting !!

      Reply
    5. Vardhini says

      November 26, 2011 at 6:01 pm

      Keerai sambar is something which I do 2 to 3 times a month .. looks yummy.

      Reply
    6. Kaveri says

      November 26, 2011 at 4:12 pm

      Healthy and comforting bowl of dal..would love to have with some steaming rice.

      Herbs & Flowers: Spring Onions

      Reply
    7. Aarthi says

      November 26, 2011 at 5:16 pm

      looks healthy

      Reply
    8. Cool Lassi(e) says

      November 27, 2011 at 4:24 am

      I would love to have this with hot rice and ghee and some appalam on the side. Looks very inviting!

      Reply
    9. PJ says

      November 27, 2011 at 10:01 am

      This is my Lil ones fav dish.Your lunch box is definitely a healthy and delicious one 🙂

      Reply
    10. Priya says

      November 27, 2011 at 12:05 pm

      Comforting masiyal,never said no to them..

      Reply
    11. veena krishnakumar says

      November 27, 2011 at 1:04 pm

      Keerai in any form is welcome in my house!!!looks good Valli

      Reply
    12. Gayathri Kumar says

      November 27, 2011 at 2:56 pm

      I prepare this masiyal in mud vessel. If it is mashed with mathu(wooden masher) it tastes awesome. Your version also looks delicious...

      Reply
    13. saffronstreaks says

      November 27, 2011 at 5:29 pm

      I have never tried amaranth in dal..and yours is looking so tempting..have to try it sometime

      Reply
    14. PriyaVaasu says

      November 27, 2011 at 6:45 pm

      i love keerai!!! i normally cook them in Moong!!! Must try with toor-dal and tamarind!!!!

      Reply
    15. Nalini's Kitchen says

      November 27, 2011 at 10:56 pm

      Looks delicious and craving for keerai.

      Reply
    16. Suma Gandlur says

      November 28, 2011 at 4:11 am

      Both the dishes look yummy.

      Reply
    17. The Pumpkin Farm says

      November 28, 2011 at 12:22 pm

      hearty lunch box

      Reply
    18. rajani says

      December 02, 2011 at 2:23 pm

      Honestly speaking, I hate making greens because of the long cleaning process involved. Should try to include it a lot more though! Lovely lunch box food here 🙂

      Reply

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