Keerai Charu

Ingredients:

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1) Red leaf Spinach (Thandu keerai) - 2 bunches

2) Red chillies - 3

3) urad dal - 1/2 spoon

4) Fenugreek seeds (Vendhayam) - 1 spoon

5) Asafoetida - 1/4 spoon

6) Curry leaves - 1 stalk

7) Turmeric powder - 1/4 spoon

8) Tamarind pulp - 3/4 spoon

9) Salt - as required

10) Oil - 2 spoons

Preparation:

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1) Add oil to a pan. Add mustard and make it pop up.

2) Add urad dal, red chillies, fenugreek seeds, asafoetida, turmeric powder and curry leaves. fry well

3) Add tamarind pulp, required water and boil well

4) Add washed thandu keerai and boil until it cooks

5) Add salt to taste

Tips:

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Pori kadalai thuvaiyal is the best side dish.