Spring onions also called as green onions are extensively used in continental dishes and Chinese preparations to enhance the flavor and taste of the dish. They combine the nutrients and health benefits of both onions and greens making it far more nutritious and beneficial for the body.
Here are some of the top health benefits rendered by Spring Onions1. Maintains Normal Vision
2. Keeps our bones strong
3. Prevents stomach complication
4. Protects againsts infection
5. Reduces risk of cancer
6. Lowers blood sugar levels
Guess, I have explained more about the spring onions :-) I will go the recipe now... Spring onions adds a very nice flavour when add to the any pulao, biriyani and many more dishes.. I have already shared the recipe of Spring Onion leaves Sambar. Here, I have given below the recipe of Spring Onion leaves poriyal. Its a very simple and delicious poriyal. We can finish this poriyal within 15 minutes but it is so yummy!!!
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| Spring Onion Leaves Poriyal Recipe | Vengaya Thazhai Poriyal Recipe |
Preparation and Yield:
| Preparation time | 5 mins |
| Cooking Time | 15 mins |
| Servings | 4 |
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| Spring Onion Leaves Poriyal Recipe | Vengaya Thazhai Poriyal Recipe |
Ingredients:
| Spring Onion Leaves Bunch | 4 |
| Salt | To taste |
| Oil | 2 teaspoon |
| Onion | 1 |
| Roasted Gram Dal / Pottukadalai | 1 tablespoon |
| Red Chilli | 4 |
| Grated Coconut | 2 tablespoon |
| Cumin Seeds | 1/2 teaspoon |
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| Spring Onion Leaves Poriyal Recipe | Vengaya Thazhai Poriyal Recipe |
Method:
- Wash the spring onions and leaves. Chop the white part of the onions and keep it aside. Chop the leaves in 1 inch length and keep it ready. Chop the onions into bigger cubes.
- Take the roasted gram dal, coconut, red chilli and cumin seeds in a mixer and grind it to a powder
- Heat oil in a pan, add chopped onions and spring onion whites along with a pinch of salt and saute it till they change their color. Then add the chopped spring onion leaves to the pan and stir-fry the leaves for a minutes
- Then add the ground spice powder to the pan and give a good mix. Keep the poriyal in medium flame for 3-4 minutes. The spring onions with the spice powder will cook very quickly and it will be ready by now.
- Yummy and healthy Spring onion leaves poriyal is now ready. Relish with rice or roti!!!
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| Spring Onion Leaves Poriyal Recipe | Vengaya Thazhai Poriyal Recipe |