Sirukeerai Poriyal / Amaranthus Stir Fry

Any greens is good for health and I  am sure you will all agree with me. Here is a simple recipe that goes very well with sambar rice.

Sirukeerai Poriyal / Amaranthus Stir Fry

 You’ll need:

Siru Keerai / Amaranthus  - 1 bunch
Chopped Onions – 1, small
Garlic flakes - 3-4
Dry Red chilis - 2-3
Mustard seeds  - 1/s tsp

Urad dal – ½ tsp

Grated coconut – 3 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil - 1 tsp

Method:
clean and wash the greens well and let it drain. Chop them fine.

Heat oil in a kadai. add mustard and let it pop. Add urad dal,  red chillies, onions, crushed garlic and sauté well. Once they become brown, add the chopped greens, salt and cover with a lid and simmer for 10 mins or till the greens become tender. Add the grated coconut and mix well. Serve with sambar rice. 

Labels: Lunch Box Recipes, Side Dishes - Rice, South Indian Lunch, Stir fry / Poriyal