Spinach Poriyal

Ingredients:
Fresh Spinach - 1 Bunch
Onion - 1(Chopped)
Garlic Cloves - 3(Crushed)
Green Chillies - 2(Long - Slit Lengthwise)
Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp.
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp.
Urad Dal - 1/2 tsp.
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp.
Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp.
Shredded Coconut - 2 to 3 tbsp.(Optional).
Salt - To Taste
Oil - 2 tbsp.

Method:

Remove the spinach leaves from its stem and wash it thoroughly.

Drain the excess water completely.Give it a rough chop and keep
it aside.

Chop the onions,crush the garlic cloves and slit the green chillies
lengthwise.Set it aside.

Heat a pan with 2 tbsp. of oil and add mustard seeds and let it pop.

Then add cumin seeds and urad dal and let it fry for a minute.

Add chopped onions,crushed garlic cloves and green chillies and
saute till the onions are transculent.

Now add the chopped fresh spinach leaves and stir it well.

Add some turmeric powder,red chilli powder and enough
salt and mix it well.

Sprinkle some water and allow it cook for 5 to 10 mins,
stirring occasionally.

Check for the seasoning.Adjust if necessary.

Add some shredded coconut and stir it well.Let it cook
for another 2 mins.

Remove from the stove and transfer it to a serving dish.

Serve it hot with sambar rice.


Note : Green chillies can be substituted with whole red
           chillies.

           Shredded coconut is added for additional flavor.