Cheera Thoran, Kerala style Spinach Stir Fry

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  • Total Time 15-25 minutes
Yields 4-5 servings
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Total Time 15-25 mins

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Cheera Thoran, Kerala style Spinach Stir Fry
Ingredients:
  • Spinach - 500 Gms
  • Red Pearl Onion - 5-6 Nos, chopped
  • Mustard seeds - ½ Teaspoon
  • Black Pepper powder - ¼ - ½ Teaspoon, optional
  • Curry leaves - 1 sprig
  • Coconut Oil- 1 Tablespoon

For Coconut Masala:

  • Grated Coconut- ¾ cup
  • Garlic - 2 cloves
  • Green chillies - 1-2 Nos
  • Cumin seeds - ½ Teaspoon
  • Turmeric powder - ½ Teaspoon
  • Red chilli powder - ½ Teaspoon
  • Salt to taste
Instructions:
  1. Remove the root and thicker part of the stem. Wash it thoroughly in cold water. Drain the water completely. Dry the leaves completely before cutting.
  2. Finely chop the spinach leaves and set aside.
  3. Coarsely grind the ingredients mentioned in 'For Coconut Masala' and set aside.
  4. Heat coconut oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.
  5. Add in the chopped onion, curry leaves and saute until the onions turns light brown.
  6. Then add in the chopped spinach and saute until the leaves are soft or for about 1-2 minutes on low heat.
  7. Add the coconut masala into the center and cover it with spinach leaves. Pat down the mixture tightly using the back of a spoon. Cover and cook for 3-6 minutes on low heat.
  8. Then uncover the pan, add in the black pepper powder and mix well. Adjust salt, if required.
  9. Cook till the water evaporates completely for about 3-5 minutes on low-medium heat. Stir occasionally.
  10. Serve hot with rice.
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