Thotakura Kootu Recipe – Mulai Keerai Kootu – South Indian Kootu with Amaranth Leaves

If you are looking for more Amaranth leaves recipes then do check Thotakura Sambar, Corn and Amaranth Pakora, Thotakura Pulusu Kura, Thotakura Pappu and Amaranth Red Chori Beans Curry.
 

Thotakoora Kootu / Amaranth Leaves Kootu Recipe

 Hari Chandana PIndianSide Dish
Prep Time: 5 mins    |  Cook time: 20 mins    |  Serves: 4 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Amaranth Leaves, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup Moong Dal
• 1 Tomato
• 1 Onion
• 1/8 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1/4 cup Grated Fresh Coconut
• 1/2 tsp Rice Flour
• 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Urad Dal
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• A pinch of Hing
• Red Chilli Powder as needed
• Salt to taste
• 2 tsp Oil

Method:

1. Pressure cook the dal with turmeric powder and enough water until soft. Mash the cooked dal and set aside.
2. Grind the coconut with rice flour and water to a fine paste and set aside.
3. Remove the root part of the greens and wash them twice in plenty of water.
4. In a vessel, add the chopped greens, chopped tomato and enough water. Cook till the greens are cooked well.
5. Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds, urad dal and cumin seeds and let them splutter.
6. Add the hing and stir for a few seconds.
7. Then add the chopped onion and saute until they turn a nice golden brown color.
8. Add the mashed dal, cooked greens, ground coconut, salt and red chilli powder to the sauteed onions. 
9. Add a little water to adjust the consistency of the kootu. 
10. Mix well and bring it to a boil. Turn off the flame.
11. Serve with rice and ghee.