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    Home » Curry Recipes » Ponnaganti Vepudu with Koora Podi ~ Water Amaranth Leaves Stir Fry with Curry Powder

    Last Updated: July 17, 2020 | First Published on: January 20, 2014 by Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Ponnaganti Vepudu with Koora Podi ~ Water Amaranth Leaves Stir Fry with Curry Powder

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    Ponnaganti Vepudu with Kura Podi – A simple, healthy and delicious Andhra style stir fry with water amaranth leaves and spices.

    water amaranth leaves stir fry with spices served in a white bowl on a white background

    Ponnaganti Vepudu with Podi is a simple Andhra style stir-fry seasoned with freshly ground spice powder. This is one of the quick and easy ponnaganti recipes that can be done in 15-20 mins. It can be served great with rice or roti.

    What is Ponnaganti Aaku?

    Ponnaganti is called water amaranth leaves in english, gudari saag in hindi, Ponnanganni keerai in tamil and honagone soppu kannada. It is one of the nutritious greens and can be added to many dishes.

    Can I use any other greens?

    Yes, if don’t find water amaranth leaves you can replace it with any other greens such as spinach and amaranth leaves.

    How long can I store the spice mix?

    The spice powder can be made in bulk and stored for a month or two.

    More Ponnanganni Keerai Recipes:

    • Ponnaganti Majjiga Pulusu
    • Ponnaganti Senagapappu Koora
    • Honagone Soppu Coconut Stir-Fry

    If you are looking for more curry recipes then do check the below recipes.

    More Curry Recipes on the blog:

    • Gutti Vankaya Kura Podi
    • Vazhakkai Podimas
    • Spicy Mushroom Pepper Fry
    • Chakkakuru Mezhukkupuratti
    • Gutti Vankaya Kobbari Karam
    • Aloo Palak Gravy

    How t0 Make Ponnaganti Aaku Koora Podi Recipe below:

    Ponnaganti Vepudu with Koora Podi

    Hari Chandana Ponnaluri
    A simple ponnaganti or water amaranth leaves stir fry with freshly ground spice powder.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Andhra, South Indian
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups Water Amaranth Leaves / Dwarf Copperleaf / Ponnagannai Keerai chopped
    • 1 Onion sliced
    • ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
    • ½ tsp Urad Dal
    • ½ tsp Chana Dal
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
    • 1 to 1.5 tbsp Oil
    • Salt to taste

    For Curry Powder:

    • 1 tsp Coriander Seeds
    • 2 tsp Chana Dal
    • 1 tsp Urad Dal
    • 3 Dried Red Chillies or as needed
    • 1 tbsp Dry Coconut
    • ½ tsp Oil
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    Instructions
     

    • To make the curry powder, heat ½ tsp of oil in a pan and add coriander seeds, chana dal, urad dal and fry them on a medium flame till they are a golden brown color.
    • Remove them from the pan and set aside to cool.
    • In the same pan, add and fry the red chillies for a minute and set aside.
    • Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds, chana dal and urad dal and let them splutter.
    • Add the sliced onion to it and fry until translucent.
    • Then add the wet leaves, salt and turmeric powder. Saute for a minute and cover it with a lid.
    • Let it cook completely.
    • Meanwhile, grind the roasted ingredients, roasted chillies and dry coconut into a powder.
    • Add this powder to the cooked curry and mix very well. Adjust the salt and turn off the flame.
    • Serve hot with rice or roti.

    Nutrition values are estimates only.

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    1. Rani Acharyulu says

      January 21, 2014 at 1:09 pm

      This Thotakura recipe looks delicious, never tried stir fry with leaf veggies,love it.

      Reply
    2. Hamaree Rasoi says

      January 21, 2014 at 5:14 pm

      Delicious and healthy looking podi.
      Deepa

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    3. Nidhi J says

      January 22, 2014 at 8:36 am

      Looking yummy.Thanks for this healthy recipe .

      Reply
    4. Hema says

      January 22, 2014 at 2:40 pm

      Healthy and very delicious, very flavorful curry powder..

      Reply
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