Thotakoora Pesarapappu Koora ~ Amaranth Leaves Moong Dal Stir Fry

Thotakura Pesarapappu Podi Kura ~ Amaranth Leaves Moong Dal Stir FryIngredients :

Chopped Amaranth leaves – 4 cups
Moongdal / Pesarapappu – ½ to 1 cup
Onion – 1
Green chillies : 2
Red chillies : 2
Turmeric powder : ¼ tsp
Urad dal : ½ tsp
Chana dal : ½ tsp
Mustard seeds : ½ tsp
Oil : 2tbsp
Salt to taste

Method :

Wash and soak the moong dal in water for 5 minutes. Drain and keep aside. Wash & chop amaranth leaves and keep aside. Heat oil in a vessel add mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal and fry them. When they start to splutter add crushed red chillies, chopped green chillies, onion pieces and soaked moong dal. Let them fry until light brown color. Now add chopped amaranth leaves, Turmeric powder and little water. Mix well, cover with a lid. Let it cook completely. When it’s done, add salt and stir well. Serve hot with rice or roti.. 🙂