Cheera / Spinach Thoran

Cheera/Spinach thoran

Bright, vibrant-looking spinach leaves are not only appealing to the eye but more nourishing as well.It is a rich source of vitamin C. Among the world's healthiest vegetables ,spinach comes out at the top for nutrient richness. Rich in vitamins and minerals, it is also concentrated in health-promoting phytonutrients to provide you with powerful antioxidant protection. Everyone knows the spinach-eating cartoon character Popeye, the sailor !!!

So today, I have prepared spinach/cheera thoran for my lunch. This is one of the best combination with rice and I love its taste when chewing with rice. It is very easy to prepare and I am sure you also will love it !!
 

Servings : 2        Prep Time : 10 min      Cooking Time : 10 min
Ingredients

Cheera / Spinach                              -  4 cups
Grated Coconut                                -  1 cup
Chopped Shallots/ Kunjulli           -  1 cup
Green chillies                                     -  2
Turmeric powder                             - ½ tsp
Mustard seeds                                  - 1 tsp
Curry leaves                                       - a few
Coconut Oil                                         -  1 tbsp
Salt                                                         - to taste

Step 1
Clean the spinach/cheera leaves, drain the water well and chop finely.

Step 2
Heat the coconut oil in  a thick bottom pan  and splutter the mustard seeds.

Step 3
Saute the curry leaves , chopped shallots and chopped green chillies.

Step 4
Once it is done, add the grated coconut , turmeric powder and the salt to taste.Saute well.

Step 5
Add the spinach/cheera leaves and mix well. Cover and cook on a low flame for 1 min.

Step 6
Remove the lid and continue cooking till done in the low flame itself.

Tips
Dont overcook the leaves as it will lose its original colour.