Spinach keerai poriyal

Pravin bought two big bunches of spinach from weekend market. Looking at the fresh & greenish herb reminded my ammas keerai poriyal & immediately I decided to do the same. It turned out too good & just melted in my mouth. I like to mix this with rice & ghee. It taste delicious with sambar rice too.

Ingredients :

1. Spinach - 1 bunch
2. Onion - 1 no
3. Oil - 1 tsp
4. Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
5. Urad dal - 1 tsp
6. Red chillies - 3 to 4 nos
7. Curry leaves - 1 tbsp
8. Garlic - 5 pods
9. Coconut grated - 1 tbsp
10. Salt to taste

Method :

1. Finely chop the spinach & keep aside.

2. Heat oil in the pan, add urad dal, mustard seeds, curry leaves, red chillies & garlic pods.

3. Once splutter, add the finely chopped onions & saute till tender.

4. Add the chopped spinach & salt. Cover and cook till done. (No need to add water)

5. Finally, add the grated coconut & cook for 2 more mins.

Serve immediately.