Ponnanganni Keerai ( Dwarf Copperleaf )

Ponnanganni Keerai Poriyal Recipe :

Ponnanganni keerai is an aquatic plant of Asian origin grown in tropical and subtropical regions.

There are two varieties of Ponnanganni Keerai.

1. One is with green leaves called Nattu Ponnanganni.
2. Other is with pink leaves called Seemai Ponnanganni.
3. The leaves also contain hydrocarbons, oleanic acid rhamnoside, methylene cycloartenol, stigmasterol etc.

INGREDIENTS

1. 1. • Ponnanganni Keerai – 1 small bunch
      • Onion – 1 medium sized
      • Grated coconut – 2 tbsp
      • Sugar – a pinch (optional)
      • Salt  – to taste