Cheera Aviyal
Ingredients
- 2 cup Spinach Leaves
- 1 cup Spinach stem (1 inch long)
- 1 cup grated Coconut
- 1/2 cup Jackfruit seeds sliced
- 1/4 cup Raw mango slices
- 2 1/2 teaspoon Chilly powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 spring Curry leaves
- Salt & Oil as required
Instructions
- 1 A healthy and delicious curry, traditionally made with red spinach and served with hot rice.
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Prepare a coarse paste by grinding grated coconut and cumin seeds with the required amount of water. Keep it aside.- 3
In a pot, cook spinach stems and jackfruit seeds with enough water until they begin to soften.- 4
Once partially cooked, add chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt to taste. Mix well.- 5
Add raw mango pieces next. Be mindful of the sourness — if the mango is too sour, adjust the quantity to suit your taste.- 6
Add the spinach leaves and allow them to wilt and blend with the rest of the ingredients.- 7
Now, add the prepared coconut paste and mix everything well.- 8
Cover the pot with a lid and let it cook on low heat until everything is well blended and the mixture thickens slightly.- 9
Once done, switch off the flame and add fresh curry leaves and a drizzle of coconut oil on top.- 10
Cheera Aviyal is ready! Serve hot with steamed rice. - 2
