Green Spinach Saute fry or Thandu Keerai poriyal Recipe

Green spinach saute fry or thandu keerai poriyal in tamil is a south indian dish. This is very healthy and very easy to make..
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Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings4
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Spinach2 Cup (32 tbs), washed and finely cut (Green/ Thandu keerai)
 Onion1 , finely cut
 Urad dal1 Teaspoon
 Mustard seed1 Teaspoon
 Dried red chilies2
 Asafoetida1 Pinch
 Coconut powder/Grated coconut1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Oil1 Teaspoon
 Salt To Taste
 Water1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 78 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3 g4.5%

Saturated Fat 0.77 g3.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 121.3 mg5.1%

Total Carbohydrates 11 g3.6%

Dietary Fiber 5.1 g20.5%

Sugars 1.6 g

Protein 3 g5.9%

Vitamin A 32.1% Vitamin C 14.6%

Calcium 3.7% Iron 3.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Pour oil in kadai, add the urad dal, mustard, asfetoda and let the dal turn light brown and the mustards splatter.
2. Now add the red dry chilly and the onion and fry till transparent.
3. Add the green spinach and sprinkle salt on it and pour water just enpugh for the greens to sink.
4. Simmer the flame and let it cook for 5min.
5. Let the water evaporate and add the grated coconut and saute for few seconds.
6. Spinach saute fry is ready.. Enjoy with nice dal rice or roti!!
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