SPINACH STIR FRY ( PALAK KEERAI PORIYAL)

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF GREENS:

The protein content is quite high and its quality is good. They are mostly rich sources of carotene (precursor of vitamin A), vitamin C and vitamin B, especially folic acid. Greens are good sources of calcium and iron. Their nutritional value is 20 times more than in other veggies. Greens are a valuable source of nutrients. Greens are rich in iron, calcium, vitamin A, anti-oxidants and veg proteins.

INGREDIENTS:

Spinach/Palak - 2 cups (finely chopped)
Red Chillies - 2 
Green chillies - 2
Onion -10 nos( small) or 1 big 
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp 
Channa dal - 1 tsp 
Jeera - 1 tsp
Salt to taste 
Grated coconut - 3 tbsps 
Gingelly oil - 2 tsp 

METHOD OF PREPARATION: 

1) Heat 1 tsp of oil in a kadai. Once hot ,add mustard seeds, jeera, channa dal, green and red chillies.





2) When it splutters, add grated coconut and onion to it and saute well till the raw smell leaves.



3) Then, add the greens. Sprinkle little water. Cover with a lid and cook for 3 minutes. Add salt and turmeric powder, mix it well.



Remove from the flame and Serve hot.

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