~Cheera thoran~

Cheera ( spinach) -- a bunch

small onion--2

green chillies --2

coconut --1/4 cup

curry leaves -- few

turmeric powder --1/4 tsp

chilly powder--1/4 tsp

salt to taste

for seasoning

oil 2tbsp

mustard -1/4 tsp

urad dal --1/4 tsp

rice --1tsp

red chilly 1

method:

soak spinach in water for sometime to get rid of the sand.wash well under running water.drain thoroughly and chop them finely.

crush coconut , green chillies and onions roughly.

heat the oil in a pan and add mustard, urad dal. rice .red chilly and curry leaves.when they splutter

add cheera , turmeric and salt.Keep the pan covered for 1 minute to wilt the spinch

Now open the lid and add coconut mixture.uncover and cook on medium flame for another 5 minutes till the water evaporates. serve with rice.