Spinach Kootu Recipe | South Indian Style Spinach Dal Recipe | Gluten Free And Vegan

Hi Supermoms,

Today, I am sharing a simple and tasty everyday dal that I make using a freshly ground coconut masala. 

We call it ‘Keerai Kootu’ at home. You will be amazed by the simplicity of the recipe and taste. Whenever you decide to make dal with spinach, try this recipe . It is so refreshing yet so simple to cook. 

A great way to add spinach to your diet. You can serve this along with rice , millets or flat breads of your choice. 

 I would like to share more  about this Kootu with all of you but I need to get back to my kitchen to cook lunch for my family. I am sure all of you can understand that due to the lockdown restrictions, the work load on all of us has increased . 

So, I intend to keep the recipe introductions short and crisp.   

Now let's start cooking!

                          Spinach Kootu /South Indian Style Spinach Dal 

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serves :4

1 cup=250 ml cup

Ingredients :

4 cups spinach (chopped)

1/2 cup yellow moong dal

1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder

Salt to taste

To grind:

1/2 cup coconut (chopped)

1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds

1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds

3 green chillies(adjust)

To temper:

2 teaspoons coconut oil

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

3-4 garlic cloves(coarsely crushed)

1/4 teaspoon Kashmiri Chilli Powder(optional)

1 dry red chilli

3-4 curry leaves (torn roughly)

Spinach Kootu Recipe Video 👇👇

Method :

1. Wash the moong dal and fenugreek seeds together and cook them either in a pressure cooker or open pot till they are well cooked.
2. Add spinach with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup water to a heavy bottom vessel or pot and cook over low flame for 7-10 minutes .
3. While the spinach is cooking, grind the ingredients given under ‘To grind’ using 1/4 cup of water to a smooth paste. 
4. Now add the cooked dal and the ground masala to the spinach.
5. Adjust salt and allow it to simmer for another 5-7 minutes over low to medium flame.
6. Heat an iron ladle or a small pan with oil and add the ingredients given under ‘To temper’ and then pour it over the spinach Kootu/dal .

Your delicious and flavourful Spinach Kootu is now ready to be served. I made a potato fry and served both the Kootu and potatoes along with rice. It was a super yummy lunch. 

Do try this recipe and share your feedback with me.

Happy Cooking!

With love,

Masterchefmom