How long does Murungai Keerai Poriyal take?

33 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 18 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Murungai Keerai Poriyal serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Murungai Keerai Poriyal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Murungai Keerai Poriyal spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Murungai Keerai Poriyal?

250 grams Moringa Leaves (Murunga Keerai), 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, 60 grams Onion, 5 grams Green Chilli, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Murungai Keerai Poriyal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Murungai Keerai Poriyal?

About 159 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Murungai Keerai Poriyal

Name: Murungai Keerai Poriyal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 500 ml Water, For Rinsing; 1 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 grams Dry Red Chilli; 2 grams Curry leaves; 2 tbsp Moong Dal; 60 grams Onion, Finely Chopped; 5 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 250 grams Moringa Leaves (Murunga Keerai), Roughly Chopped; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; ¾ tsp Salt; 100 ml Water, For Cooking; 30 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated

33 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 18 min

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Also known as moringa keerai poriyal, nuggekai soppu palya, murungai keerai thoran · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Murungai keerai poriyal, a Tamil Nadu dry side of moringa leaves with moong dal, onion and coconut. Mild and vegetarian, serves 4, ready in about 35 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Tamil New Year

Ingredients

14 items

4 people

Water, For Rinsing500 ml
Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli1 grams
Curry leaves2 grams
Moong Dal2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped60 grams
Green Chilli, Slit5 grams
Moringa Leaves (Murunga Keerai), Roughly Chopped250 grams
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Salt¾ tsp
Water, For Cooking100 ml
Coconut (Grated), Grated30 grams

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	159kcal	636kcal
Protein	6.8g	27g
Carbohydrate	17g	66g
Fat	7.8g	31g
Fibre	3g	12g
Sugar	1.2g	4.8g

Method

1
Remove the thick stems from the moringa leaves. Rinse the moringa leaves, curry leaves and green chilli in the rinsing water, then drain them fully. Roughly chop the moringa leaves, peel and finely chop the onion, slit the green chilli and break the dry red chilli. Grate the coconut.
Water
2
Heat oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, dry red chilli and curry leaves. Fry for 1 minute until the mustard seeds crackle. Add the moong dal and fry for 2 minutes until it turns light golden.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Dry Red ChilliCurry leavesMoong Dal
3
Add the onion and green chilli. Fry on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion turns soft and lightly golden.
OnionGreen Chilli
4
Add the moringa leaves, turmeric powder, salt and water. Mix well, cover and cook on low flame for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring twice, until the leaves and moong dal turn soft and the water dries up.
Moringa Leaves (Murunga Keerai)Turmeric PowderSaltWater
5
Cook uncovered on medium flame for 1 minute, stirring, until the poriyal is dry. Add the grated coconut and mix for 1 minute. Switch off the flame and serve hot.
Coconut (Grated)

Before you start

How long does Murungai Keerai Poriyal take?: 33 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 18 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Murungai Keerai Poriyal serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Murungai Keerai Poriyal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Murungai Keerai Poriyal spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Murungai Keerai Poriyal?: 250 grams Moringa Leaves (Murunga Keerai), 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, 60 grams Onion, 5 grams Green Chilli, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Murungai Keerai Poriyal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Murungai Keerai Poriyal?: About 159 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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