Red Spinach Stir Fry (Chuvanna Cheera Thoran)

Overview
Red Spinach is found plenty in Kerala in addition to the green spinach and is very nutritious and tasty. This is a very simple stir fry with few ingredients and fresh grated coconut that can be served as a side for any rice or bread. Fresh grated coconut is a Kerala specialty which does adds a nice texture and flavor. This is the first time I got Red Spinach from Indian store so had to make this dish.

Red Spinach Stir Fry (Chuvanna Cheera Thoran)

Ingredients

Ingredients
Washed and finely chopped red spinach - 4 cups
One red onion finely chopped
Half cup freshly grated coconut
One tablespoon finely chopped garlic
Half teaspoon turmeric powder
Crushed red pepper 2 - 3 tablespoon
Curry leaves - 2 sprigs optional
Salt to taste
Oil - 2 tablespoon

Steps
1. Wash the red spinach leaves several times in water and finely chop and keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan. When the oil gets hot add the finely chopped red onions and garlic to it. Saute till the onions are light brown.
3. Add the turmeric powder and crushed red pepper to this and saute few minutes. Add curry leaves  and stir few minutes and then add the finely cut red spinach to this with salt. Mix well cover pan with lid and simmer till the spinach is cooked. Open lid and stir till all liquid is evaporated.
4. Add fresh grated coconut and mix well. Keep stirring till the coconut is well mixed with the spinach and all the liquid has evaporated. Turn off heat.

Serve hot with any rice or bread.