Spinach Thoran

Method

1. 1

   Prepare spinach: Wash 2 large bunches of fresh spinach. Remove tough stems. Roughly chop the leaves.

2. 2

   Make coconut mixture: Mix half cup freshly grated coconut with half tsp turmeric, 1 tsp cumin, 2 green chillies and 3 shallots sliced.

3. 3

   Heat coconut oil: Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a wide pan.

4. 4

   Splutter mustard seeds: Add 1 tsp mustard seeds and cover until all pop.

5. 5

   Add aromatics: Add 2 dried red chillies and 2 sprigs curry leaves. Fry 20 seconds.

6. 6

   Add spinach: Add the chopped spinach. Season with salt.

7. 7

   Wilt spinach: Toss on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts completely — it reduces dramatically in volume.

8. 8

   Add coconut mixture: Add the coconut mixture to the wilted spinach. Toss well.

9. 9

   Cook together: Cook on medium heat 3-4 minutes until coconut mixes in and any moisture evaporates.

10. 10

    Serve: Adjust salt. Spinach thoran should be dry and dark green. Serve with steamed rice.