Cheera thoran/ Spinach Coconut Fry

I was not very fond of Spinach until I tasted the Spinach that is available in US. It is very delicious and I am sure once you taste it you always wanted to have it...

Ingredients:
1. Spinach - finely chopped - 1 cup
2. Big onions - finely chopped - 1/4 cup
3. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
4. Dry red chilly - 1
5. Salt
6. Oil
To Grind:
7. Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
8. turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
9. Red chilly powder - 1/4 tsp
10.Garlic - 1 clove
11. Cumin powder/seeds - 1/4 tsp
12. Salt - 1/4 tsp

Method:
1. Heat oil in a pan.
2. Splutter mustard seeds, tear off and add the dry red chilly.
3. Add the chopped onions and saute till it becomes transparent.
4. Add the chopped spinach.
5. Sprinkle salt over it.
6. Cook covered till done. (no need to add water)
7. Meanwhile grind the ingredients listed. Don't grind it into a paste. 2 pulses is enough.
8. When the spinach is cooked, add the coconut mixture and mix well.
9. Cook it covered for 5 more minutes until the coconut is also cooked.
10. Do a taste test.
11. Done


TIP: To increase the shelf life of spinach: Chop it. Spread it on to a tissue paper to remove the water. Store it in an air tight container in refrigerator. It will stay fresh for more than a week.