Nadan Cheera Thoran ( Spinach )

 

In kerala we have cheera plants in our back yards. Red as well as green. both are equally tasty. These are wonderful source of vitamins minerals and anti oxidants, Anti oxidants help in removing impurities from our body. 

Green or Red cheera  A bundle 

For Grinding:

 Grated coconut medium 1/2 

Green chilly 3

 Jeera 1/2 Tsp

Turmeric powder 1 Tsp

Garlic a small clove

For Tadka :

 Red  whole chilly 2

Mustard 1 Tsp

Curry leaves 2 twigs

Thoroughly wash and chop the cheera.

Grind coconut with all other ingredients to a coarse paste without adding water. 

Heat a Kadai . pour coconut oil for doing the tadka. once the oil is hot add mustard seeds. let it splutter add red chilly and curry leaves too , lower the flame. add coconut paste mix well for 2 minuts and add chopped cheera. sprinkle some water and salt and cook it. once its cooked remove the lid and let the excess water evaporate.