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Friday, April 1, 2011

Spinach Thoran


Its summer vacation here so am busy keeping the kids busy. Trying my level best to post in between and visit your blogs as well.
Thoran or Upperi (Malayalam: തോരന്‍, pronounced [t̪oːɾan]) is a Kerala cuisine dish (South India). This popular and common dish is usually prepared to be eaten along with steamed rice. It is usually served as part of the Sadhya along with other dishes.



Spinach Thoran

Ingredients-
1 big bunch spinach leaves
1 onion
3-4 cloves of garlic
1green chilli
1/2tsp mustard seeds
1/2 cup grated coconut
salt to taste
1/2tsp ground tumeric

Preparation-
  • Wash clean the spinach leaves and chop.
  • Slice the onion and chop the garlic.
  • Slit the chilli into 2 long pieces.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Let the mustard seeds crackle.
  • Saute the onion, garlic and chilli.
  • Add the spinach and tumeric and salt. Stir well,and cook. Do not cover.
  • When its almost done add the grated coconut and stir well.
  • Take off the heat and serve hot with some freshly made chappatis.
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15 comments:

  1. JoanneApril 1, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    I love the idea of adding coconut to the spinach! Delicious.

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  2. Valar SivaApril 2, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    A very healthy recipe!!

    Valar
    http://valarskitchen-basics.blogspot.com/

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  3. FOODESSAApril 2, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Since I found out how great the tumeric spice is for our health...I've been sprinkling it on my Italian minestrone soup among other meals.

    Shirley...This Spinach delicacy must be even better with the added coconut. Yum ;o)

    Flavourful wishes,
    Claudia

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  4. Boabe de CafeaApril 2, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Wonderful dish! I like the combination of flavors.
    In Romania summer vacation will start in 3 months from now. I didn't know that in your country the summer vacation is now!

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  5. The Challanged CookApril 2, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    I adore spinach, but the rest of my family doesn't. I think adding coconut might just change their minds. Thank you.

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  6. TorviewtorontoApril 3, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    delicious we make like this with many greens looks wonderfully healthy Shirl

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  7. Simply LifeApril 4, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Looks like a great dish!

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  8. briarroseApril 4, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    I like the combination of flavors in this....I'm intrigued by the coconut and spinach combo.

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  9. penny aka jeroxieApril 4, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I just got some coconut flakes. I guess it should work?

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  10. My Little SpaceApril 4, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I bet making spinach this way can add in extra flavours. Fragrant & delicious. Thanks for sharing.
    Blessings, Kristy

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  11. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    What a flavorful and delicious preparation of spinach, love the addition of coconut and turmeric too!

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  12. pansyJune 17, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    very interesting recipe,I will try it !

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  13. Swati PathakSeptember 4, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    I became watery and blackish. I want it like yours...green and dry.

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  14. ShirleySeptember 4, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Hi Swati,
    Thank you for writing in. The spinach will turn blackish when its over cooked. Which means valuable nutrients are also lost. It should be cooked just enough to blanch. Do not cover while cooking.

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  15. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    Looks so good! We love veggie dishes like this. Can't wait to try it!

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