Kerala Spinach Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup Cheera Ila (Red / Green spinach leaves)
- 3/4 cup grated Coconut
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Chilly powder
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Rice
- 2 Dry red chillies
- Salt & Oil as required
- one spring Curry leaves
Instructions
- 1 First of all, clean the spinach leaves thoroughly and drain the excess water.
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Finely chop the cleaned spinach leaves and keep them aside.- 3
In a pan, heat a teaspoon of oil. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle.- 4
Add a small amount of rice (optional) and roast for a few minutes until lightly golden.- 5
Add curry leaves and dry red chillies to the pan and sauté briefly.- 6
Now add grated coconut to the mixture and stir well.- 7
Next, add turmeric powder and chilli powder. Mix everything thoroughly.- 8
Finally, add the chopped spinach leaves. Stir continuously, then cover the pan with a lid and cook on low flame for 4–5 minutes, or until the water content in the spinach reduces by about 50%.- 9
Your healthy and tasty Cheera Thoran is ready to serve. Best enjoyed as a side dish with rice. - 2
