Alternanthera sessilis/ Hongonesoppu

Alternanthera Sessilis Sabzi/ Hongonesoppina Palya
Side Dish

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Green Gram/ Moong

1/4 cup Toor Dal

3 cup Alternanthera Sessilis/ Hongonesoppu

1 Onion chopped

2 Garlic cloves crushed

1 - 2 Green Chillies chopped

1 spoon Mustard seeds

1 spoon Turmeric powder

1 spoon Jeera

Coriander leaves chopped

2 spoons Coconut grated( optional)

Salt

Oil

Method:

In a pressure cooker, cook green gram, toor dal and alternanthera sessilis/ hongonesoppu  with 2 drops of oil for 3- 4 whistles.

Drain the water and keep it aside.

For seasoning, heat 2 spoons oil in a pan, add mustard seeds , jeera, garlic, onion, green chillies and saute well.

Add cooked green gram dal mix to it and mix well.

Lastly add turmeric powder,  salt, coconut and coriander leaves and cook for 1 minute.

Serve alternanthera sessilis/ hongonesoppu stir fry/ sabzi with rice, roti or ragi ball.

Note:

Water which is drained is used for making rasam.