Greens kootu for Diabetics

Use any one of these greens given below to prepare kootu on alternate days:

• Drumstick
• Black nightshade
• Amaranth (Mulai keerai or Arai keerai in Tamil)

Ingredients:

1. Greens of any one variety (drumstick / Black nightshade / Amaranth) - required quantity for 1 person
2. Sprouted green grams - 1 glass
3. Cumin seeds - 1/2 table spoon
4. Small onion - 5 to 10 pieces
5. Garlic cloves - 1 or 2 pieces
6. Green chilli - 1 no.
7. Rock salt - to taste
8. Grated coconut & Coriander leaves - 1 to 2 table spoons (optional)

Method to make sprouts:

• Soak green grams in water for minimum 4 hours on the previous day. 
• Before going to the bed, wash the green grams twice and drain the excess water. 
• Put that in another bowl and close it with a lid in such a way that there is a slight air flow inside the bowl. 
• You will see the sprouted green grams on the next day morning. 
• If you know any other alternate ways to make sprouts, please follow that.

Method to make Greens kootu:

• Put sprouted green grams, cumin seeds, onion, garlic cloves & green chilli (without cutting or removing the stem) in a vessel, add required water and cook. 
• When it is half cooked, add the chopped greens and cover it with lid. 
• When it is slightly cooked turn-off the stove and add salt. 

Note:

• Adding grated coconut & coriander leaves are optional. It should be added only after the heat of the dish is reduced.