Palak thoran (Spinach stir fry)

Palak (spinach) is a good source of vitamins. It controls your blood sugar and is also great for your eyes and skin. The antioxidants present in spinach prevents wrinkles. Palak thoran or upperi is a tasty and healthy side dish.

Ingredients

Palak (finely chopped), a bundle or 200g
Carrot (minced), 1 no. or ½ cup
Coconut, ½ cup 
Cumin powder, ½ tsp
Turmeric powder, ½ tsp
Chili flakes, ½ tbs or chopped green chili, 1 no.
Garlic, 1 clove
Oil, 1 tbs
Mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp
Onion (finely chopped), 1 no.
Salt, to taste

Preparation:

• Crush the coconut with cumin, turmeric, chili flakes and garlic, then set aside.
• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once it pops, add onion and sauté until onion soften.
• Add carrot and sauté for two minutes on a low flame.
• Mix in the palak and add salt. Sauté again for a few seconds then cover and cook until the water released from the spinach completely evaporates. Open the lid and add coconut mix, sauté for a few seconds. Turn off the flame. 

Palak thoran is ready to serve with rice. Thank you :)

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