This is a traditional Spinach Stir fry with the goodness of Moongh dal and flavour of coconut oil. This spinach stir fry goes very well with any rice. A simple and nutritious side dish...
Pre time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins
Serves : 4
Ingredients for making Keerai Thoran (Dry Spinach Recipe):
Spinach / Mulai keerai / Ponnankanni keerai / manathakkali keerai 1 large bunch
Moongh dal 3 tb spoons
Salt to taste
Hing / Asafoetida powder 1/4 tea spoon
Turmeric powder 1/4 tea spoon
Sugar a pinch
Coconut oil 2 tea spoons
Mustard seeds and Urad dal for seasoning
For grinding:
Coconut 3 tb spoons
Cumin seeds 1/2 tea spoons
Red chillies 3
Grind the above three ingredients to coarse without adding water and keep aside.
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