Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
Keerai Poriyal (Tempered Spinach with Coconut)
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 4 cups finely chopped spinach (keerai)
- • 2 tbsp coconut oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 tsp urad dal
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 10 curry leaves
- • 1/4 cup freshly grated coconut
- • 1/2 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat the coconut oil, pop the mustard seeds, and fry the urad dal, dried red chilies, and curry leaves.
2
Phase 2
Add the spinach and salt and toss on medium-high heat until wilted and dry.
3
Phase 3
Stir in the grated coconut and cook 1 minute.
4
Phase 4
Serve with rice, sambar, and rasam.