Geetha's Kitchen

Another classic South Indian veggie dish - it is very simple but very delicious and healthful too! Keerai Masiyal (literally Spinach Puree) appears regularly for daily meals in South Indian homes as it is considered very healthy since spinach and other dark green leafy veggies contain good amounts of protein and fiber. Luxuriously velvety, good tasting, and mild, I adored it even as a child; what's not to love? Mild Keerai and some type of spicy Kuzhambu is a classic combination; in fact, Keerai Masiyal is traditionally served along with sambar or other sour and spicy kuzhambus flavored with tamarind. It is a much loved combo in our household. Other greens such as watercress, chard , etc may be used alone or in combination to make masiyal. Young and tender greens make the best tasting masiyal. And, as far I know, this is the only dish where whole toasted rice is used as a seasoning!! Nutritional Data per 1/6 of the recipe: Approximately - 23 Calories, 1.4 g Protein, 2.6 ...

Beets and their greens are delicious as well as nutritious. They are packed full of minerals and cancer-fighting pigments. Beets are such showy veggies with their wonderful color! I like to include them in our meals as often as I can. Here is one pretty simple but delicious way to eat them. Enjoy Beets Thoran as a side dish with any meal! The mustard seeds and the split legumes in the thalippu/tadka add a delicious toasty flavor and a mild nutty crunch to the thoran in addition to giving the dish a protein boost even though it is a small one; every little bit ultimately contributes to the total nutrient count of the whole meal! Ingredients: 1 small bunch Beets with leaves Salt to taste 1 small dry red chili 1/2 tsp whole cumin seeds 2 Tbsp grated coconut, fresh or frozen (or use dry, unsweetened) Thalippu/Tadka: 1 or 2 tsp Oil 1/2 tsp Brown Mustard seeds 1 or 2 Tbsp Urad dal 1 dry hot Red Chili 1 sprig fresh Curry Leaves Method: Wash the beets and their leaves well; drain. Cut off...