Thursday 4 August 2011

Ponnaganti koora


Rich in vitamin A which is good for eyes. A healthy curry with great taste.


INGREDIENTS
Ponnaganti leaves: - a bunch(washed thougorghly )
Chilies: - 3-4 chopped into small pieces)
Onions: - 2 large (chopped finely)
Oil: - 1 tablespoon
Salt: - as required
Coriander/Kothimeera/Cilantro: - ½ bunch (chop finely)
Turmeric: - a pinch
Chill powder: - 1 spoon (optional)
Crushed garlic pods: - 3-4(even this is optional)
Pesarapappu/urad dal/green gram :- 1.5 cups(Soaked in water for 1-2 hours)
For popu/Tadka/seasoning:-
Chana dal/Bengal gram: - a teaspoon
Urad dal/Black gram: - teaspoon
Jeera: ½ teaspoon
Mustard seeds: ½ teaspoon




METHOD
In a pan add oil and add the tadka and allow them to splutter.
Now if add onions, green chillies and crushed garlic pods and fry them until they turn golden brown
Add ponnaganti leaves and salt allow it to cook until boiled.
Now to this add pre-soaked green gram or pesarapappu and simmer for 5-6 minutes.
Adjust anything if needed (salt,spice)


Variation : You can add dhania powder or jeera powder just for a change




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