Tamil Nadu · “spinach”

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Araikeerai Kootu

Red amaranth and toor dal kootu — iron-rich village recipe prescribed for blood health.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Suvaiyilla Keerai Kuzhambu

Traditional Tamil Nadu village recipe — Village kuzhambu made with whatever greens...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Agathi Keerai Kuzhambu

Traditional Tamil Nadu village recipe — Agathi keerai kuzhambu — tree leaf curry with...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Keerai Sadam

Tamil Nadu village recipe — greens mixed into rice — a nutritious village lunch.

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Agathi Keerai Poriyal

Classic Tamil Nadu dry stir-fry with agathi leaves (hummingbird tree), tempered...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Nochi Keerai Kootu

Tribal/village Tamil Nadu recipe — Nochi leaf kootu — medicinal chaste tree leaves...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Araikeerai Masiyal

Tribal/village Tamil Nadu recipe — Araikeerai masiyal — mashed amaranth with garlic, a...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Murungai Keerai Masiyal

Tribal/village Tamil Nadu recipe — Moringa leaf masiyal — pureed moringa with garlic,...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Keerai Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with spinach or amaranth leaves in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium