Cheera Thoran

I hated cheera all my childhood.. so I just can't force my kids to have(guilty conscience) but if I make Spinach dal, Ro boy will have it.... So how do I make them eat the thoran.... just what every other mom does... Oh yes...tell em about POPEYE's strength!!!! so now my son eats spinach thoran to recharge his super hero strength!!!

Spinach: a bunch (Here I used Mysore Cheera or Velicheera)

Onion: 1 medium diced

Mustard: 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves: 1 sprig

Coconut grated:1/2 cup

Garlic: 2 cloves (optional)

Green chillies: 3

Turmeric Powder: 1/4 tsp

Cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp

Oil: 2 tsp

Salt: as required

Wash and drain the spinach.

chop in to thin strips.

Coarsely grind coconut, garlic, greenchillies, cumin seed and turmeric powder

Heat oil in a kadai and splutter mustard.

Throw in the diced onion and saute for a minute.

Now add the spinach, ground paste and salt.

Sprinkle water while cooking

Cook till done.