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Main Course

Cheera (Spinach) Upperi

Simple, honest, and on every Kerala lunch plate — spinach thoran is coconut oil, grated coconut, and a handful of spices working quietly together. No fuss, just good food.

Ingredientsfor 2 servings

250 g Spinach (Cheera)
1/2 cup Coconut
1/2 tsp Chilly powder
Salt, to taste
1½ tbsp Oil

Preparation

Step 1
Heat the oil in a vessel.
Step 2
Add cheera, coconut, chilly powder and salt.
Step 3
Cook well for 10 minutes on low heat.

Tip

The pan should be completely dry when you finish — no moisture should remain. That dryness is what gives thoran its characteristic texture.

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Simple, honest, and on every Kerala lunch plate — spinach thoran is coconut oil, grated coconut, and a handful of spices working quietly together. No fuss, just good food.