January 08, 2017

Agathi keerai Curry (August tree / Hummingbird tree leaves curry)

Dwadasi recipe - This spinach has very high level of Iron, Calcium and Vitamin C with bunch of health benefits. On the next day of Ekadasi fasting, this spinach curry is made to regain or compensate the nutrients lost due to fasting.
  • Pre time: 15 mins
  • Cooking time: 15 mins
  • Serves: 4
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Ingredients for making Agathi keerai Curry:

  • A bunch of Agathi keerai
  • Moong dal and chana dal 1 tb spoon each
  • Grated coconut 1 tb spoon
  • Ginger a small piece
  • Green chilli 1
  • Sugar 2 tea spoons
For seasoning:
Mustard seeds, Urad dal and a red chilli


How to make Agathi Keerai Curry:

  • Remove the leaves from the stem and wash them and drain the water.
  • In a pan add 2 cups of water and put both the dals. Now with the hand just make rough pieces of the leaves and add to the boiling water.
  • Add turmeric powder and salt. A dash of (less than a pinch) of edible soda can be added but it is optional. 
  • Let them to cook well till the water dries out.
  • Mean while grind the coconut, ginger and green chilli in mixie without water and keep aside.
  • When the spinach becomes soft add the coconut mix and stir well.
  • Saute it with the seasoning items.
  • Sprinkle the sugar on it and mix well.

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