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Spinach Poriyal
🍽 4 servings⏱ Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min🔥 ~83 kcal / serving
Ingredients (8)
Servings
- fresh spinach1
- shallots7
- green chilli1
- garlic cloves4.5
- coconut2.5 tbsp
- cumin seeds0.5 tsp
- oil1 tbsp
- salt
Method
- 1
Wash the spinach thoroughly and chop finely.
- 2
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 3
Add the cumin seeds and allow them to splutter.
- 4
Add the shallots, garlic and green chilli.
- 5
Sauté until the shallots become soft and translucent.
- 6
Add the chopped spinach and salt.
- 7
Cook uncovered over low-medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Once the spinach is cooked, stir in the grated coconut.
- 9
Cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- 10
Serve hot.
Notes & variations
Rice Chapati Dal Sambar Coconut oil enhances the Kerala flavour. Amaranth leaves can be substituted for spinach. Do not overcook to retain the bright green colour.
Nutrition
estimatedServings
83
Calories
8.1
Carbs
1.7
Protein
5.5
Fat
1.9
Fibre
| Per | 1 serving | 4 servings |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 83 kcal | 332 kcal |
| Carbs | 8.1 g | 32.4 g |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 6.8 g |
| Fat | 5.5 g | 22 g |
| Fibre | 1.9 g | 7.6 g |