Arai Keerai Poriyal Recipe/Greens Stir Fry/Healthy Keerai Poriyal/அரைக் கீரை பொரியல்/How to make Arai Keerai Poriyal with step by step photos and Video in both English and Tamil

This is a simple and healthy keerai poriyal made in South Indian homes. It tastes delectable and serves perfect side dish for any rice varieties. We get lots of different types of keerai’s in South India when compared to other places, in most of the houses it is made at least 3 – 4 days a week. One keerai variety included everyday in our food is one healthy choice of living. Do check out other interesting and healthy Keerai Recipe here and Different Keerai Varieties here

Here’s how to make Arai keerai poriyal with step by step photos…

Ingredients

Arai Keerai	1 bunch
Onions	1 finely chopped
Dry Red Chillies	4
Cumin seeds	1 tsp
Urad dal	1 tsp
Grated coconut	2 – 3 tbsp or ¼ cup
Oil	2 tsp
Salt	As needed

 Preparation Time: 15 minutes                           Recipe Category: Side Dish

Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes                             Recipe Cuisine: Tamil Nadu, India

Author: Priya Anandakumar

Here's a short video on how to make Arai Keerai Poriyal

Method

Clean the keerai by removing the roots. Add 1 tsp of rock salt and soak in water for about 20-30 minutes. Wash at least 3 times to get rid of any soil left and drain the water completely.

Chop it finely with the stem and keep it aside.

Heat oil in kadai and splutter  cumin seeds,  add urad dal and let it change to light golden color.

Now add dry red chillies and then add chopped onions, little salt and mix well.
Let the onions turn translucent.

Now add the chopped keerai and stir it well. Add needed salt and mix well.

Sprinkle little water and let the keerai cook. The keerai will shrink and cook in about 2-3 minutes. Stir well and cook until done.

Finally add grated coconut, after the water is evaporated ,mix really well and switch off the stove.

Healthy and delicious Arai keerai poriyal is ready to be enjoyed. Serve it with rice and dal or you can eat this by mixing with rice and ghee.

Thank you for visiting my space, please come back again for more healthy and traditional South Indian recipes from my kitchen. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and healthy Keerai Recipe here and Different Keerai Varieties here

Other Keerai Recipes that might be of your interest

Ragi Murungaikeerai Adai

Siru Keerai Kadaiyal

Arai Keerai Puli Kadaiyal

Paruppu Keerai Kadaiyal

Vendhaya Keerai Paruppu Kadaiyal

Red Ponnanganni Keerai Paasi Paruppu Kadaiyal

Mulai Keerai Poondu Masiyal

Paruppu Keerai Masiyal/Spinach Masiyal

Agathi Keerai Kootu

Ponnanganni Keerai Kootu

Manathakkalli Keerai Kootu

Arai Keerai Poriyal

Murungai Keerai Poriyal

Ponnanganni Keerai Poriyal

Keerai Thandu Poriyal

Red Ponnanganni Poriyal

Murungai Keerai Muttai Poriyal

Vallarai Keerai Poriyal

Karuvepilai Thuvaiyal

Murungaikeerai Thuvaiyal

Manathakkali Keerai Thuvaiyal

Vallarai Keerai Thuvaiyal

Karuvepilai Thokku

Thoodhuvalai Keerai Chutney

Gongura Chutney

Karuvepillai Podi

Murungai Keerai Podi

Murungai Keerai Thanni Saaru

Manathakkli Keerai Thanni Saaru

Murungai Keerai Soup

Siru Keerai Thandu Soup

Murungaikeerai Sambar

Mudakathan Keerai Kuzhambu

Thoodhuvalai Keerai Rasam

Mint/Pudina Rasam

Spinach Kofta Curry

Keerai Vadai

Keerai Vadai with Urad Dal

Dill Leaves Vadai

Karpooravalli Bajji

Spinach Pakoda

Paruppu Keerai Chapathi

Spinach Chapathi

Palak Chicken Curry

Palak Paneer

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