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Close-up of cooked Agathi keerai showing tender greens mixed with coconut.

Agathi Keerai Recipe

Learn how to cook Agathi keerai with coconut to reduce bitterness while keeping all its powerful health benefits.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • Curry leaves
  • 1 Sundried red chili pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
  • piece Garlic minced
  • 1/2 small-size Onion sliced
  • 1 bunch Agathi leaves sliced
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp Chili powder optional
  • 1 Green chili
  • 1/4 cup Coconut freshly grated or store-bought flaked
  • Salt as needed
  • Lime as needed

Method
 

  1. Soak fresh Agathi leaves in water for 10 minutes. Rinse and drain.
  2. Remove leaves from stems. Discard wilted leaves. Rinse again and set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a pan. Temper mustard seeds, urad dal, dried red chili.
  4. Add chopped onions, garlic, green chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté until fragrant.
  5. Add Agathi leaves, chili powder, turmeric, and salt. Stir and cook covered on low flame for 5 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat, remove lid and combine grated coconut flakes. Stir well.
  7. Squeeze fresh lime juice and add salt if needed to balance the bitterness.