Ponnaganti koora

Rich in vitamin A..Good for eyes. A healthy curry with fresh green look and 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 