Keerai / Cheera Thoran ( Greens stir fry) - Kerala style
South Indian meals
Healthy Sides
Easy and nutritious recipe that can be made with any variety of greens. I learnt this from my mom's helper, Selvi, who is a wonderful cook.
Ingredients
1 bunch of any greens - finely chopped and washed. here Naadan keera from Kerala is used, it is a variety with big stems and big leafs. You can use any greens.
Onions - 2 medium sized - finely chopped
Green chillies - 2 or to taste - finely chopped
Coconut oil
Mustard seeds
Urad dal
Jeera
Red chillies
Salt to taste
Grated coconut - about ½ cup for garnish.
Directions
Heat kadai. Add coconut oil. Temper with mustard seeds, urad dal, jeera, red chillies.
Add finely chopped onions and green chillies. Saute.
Add finely chopped Keerai, add salt and sauté until it’s cooked. You don’t need water. The washed moisture on the leaves is enough to cook it.
Once done, garnish with grated coconut. And done!
Tastes great with just plain rice or serve with sambar, rasam, the works!