Keerai Masiyal

Keerai Masiyal is one of the easiest and simplest dish one can make with Spinach. In India, we get different varieties of Spinach, you can follow the same recipe with any of them. While living aboard, we don't get so many different varieties of Spinach. I usually make this with Baby Spinach or Palak.

Time:Making Time (15 mins)

Difficulty level: Very Easy

Ingredients:

• Fresh Baby Spinach - 1 medium sized bunch
• Cooked Toor Dhal - 1/2 cup (Optional)
• Water - 1 cup
• Salt to taste

For Seasoning,

• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Jeera - 1 tsp
• Broken Urad Dhal - 1 tsp
• Red Chillies - 2 to 3 (depending on spice level)
• Garlic - 3-4 flakes crushed (Optional)
• Ghee - 1 tsp
• Asafoetida, a pinch

Preparation:

1. Remove the root part of the Spinach and wash the leaves well.Drain the water and Chop the spinach roughly.
2. In a vessel, add the Water, Chopped Spinach and salt. Cook the  spinach until it gets soft.
3. Now add the cooked dhal to this and adjust the salt accordingly.
4. For the tempering, add a spoon of Ghee,Mustard seeds,Jeera,Broken Urad dhal,Red Chilli,crushed Garlic and allow it to splutter.Add this to the Spinach and Dhal Mixture.
5. Simmer and cook for 5 mins.
6. Serve with Hot Rice and Ghee

     Chef's Tip - The authentic Tam Brahm recipe does not have the Dhal or Garlic in it. You can even skip them,if desired.