Palak Thoran / Spinach Thoran

Spinach is an source of many vitamins,minerals and anti-oxidents.There are different types of Spinach.Kerala Spinach is red in colour and has less water content . Palak is green in colour.
Spinach thoran is made up of Spinach,Grated Coconut and garlic.It is very delicious and easy to make.

INGREDIENTS:

• Finely Chopped Spinach - 2cups
• Grated coconut - ½ Cup
• Chilly Powder - ½ tsp
• Red Chilly -2 nos
• Rice - 1 tsp
• Garlic - 1 nos
• Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Oil - as needed
• Salt - to taste

PREPARATION METHOD:

• Heat a pan and add spinach, salt, turmeric powder and mix well.
• Cover the pan and cook for 2 mins.
• Crush coconut, garlic and chilly powder and add to it.
• Mix well and slow down the flame and stir well till the water dries up completely.
• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add mustard seeds and red chilli and let it splutter.
• Add rice and fry it.
• Once rice becomes crispy add cooked spinach and mix well. 
• Remove from fire.

Recommended Combination: Serve hot with Rice.