## Keerai Masiyal Recipe (Stir Fried Green with Mustard and Curry Leaves) (South Indian Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Keerai Masiyal Recipe (Stir Fried Green with Mustard and Curry Leaves)** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **South Indian Recipes Side Dish**, this dish is **High Protein Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 15 minutes
**Cook time:** 20 minutes
**Total time:** 35 minutes
**Cuisine:** South Indian Recipes
**Course:** Side Dish
**Diet:** High Protein Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Keerai Masiyal Recipe (Stir Fried Green with Mustard and Curry Leaves):
* 500 grams Greens – finely chopped (like spinach
* 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
* 1 sprig Curry leaves
* 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
* Salt – to taste
* 1 teaspoon Sunflower Oil
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Keerai Masiyal Recipe (Stir Fried Green with Mustard and Curry Leaves):
1. we will first steam the keerai.
2. You can use a steamer or a pressure cooker to steam it.
3. If you use a pressure cooker, place the chopped keerai in the pressure cooker, sprinkle some salt, add a tablespoon of water and cover the cooker.
4. Place the weight on and pressure cooker for just one whistle.
5. As soon as you hear one whistle, turn off the heat and release the pressure immediately by placing the cooker under running cold water.
6. This will release the pressure immediately and stop the cooking process immediately.
7. Open the cooker and you will notice the keerai (greens) are lightly steamed and has a fresh green colour.
8. Our next step is to season the Keerai Masiyal to give it taste.
9. Heat a teaspoon of oil in a wok or a kadai; add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves and allow it to crackle.
10. Stir in the asafoetida and finally the steamed keerai and stir fry it until the keerai gets well coated with the spices.
11. After about a minute turn off the heat.
### Serving Suggestions:
Transfer the Keerai Masiyal to a serving bowl and serve it for a lunch along with Phulka’s, Dals or Khadi’s or even along with a South Indian Lunch.
### Tips for the Best Keerai Masiyal Recipe (Stir Fried Green with Mustard and Curry Leaves):
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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