Cheera Thoran (Greens)
Amaranth leaves (Cheera) is a great source of vitamins and this recipe is pretty simple to make.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Cheera (Red Amaranthus, Red Spinach)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Coconut, shredded
- 2 tablespoons White rice
- 7 units Garlic flakes
- 2 units Dry red chillies
- 4 tablespoons Coconut oil
Instructions
- 1Thoroughly wash the Cheera and its stalks several times in water. Chop them into small pieces. Heat a pan and add the Cheera with a sprinkle of water. Add salt, cover with a lid, and cook on low flame.
- 2Once the Cheera is cooked and the water is absorbed, open the lid and add the shredded coconut. Mix well to combine.
- 3In a separate pan, heat the coconut oil. Add the white rice and roast until golden. Then add the dry red chillies and crushed garlic. Pour this tadka over the cooked Cheera.