Ponnanganni Cheera Thoran | Dwarf Copperleaf Spinach Stir Fry

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 250 g Poonanganni (Cheera)
• 1/2 cup Coconut — grated
• 1/4 cup Onion — chopped
• 2 tsp Green Chilli pieces — chopped
• 3 tsp Coconut/Refined Oil
• Salt, as needed

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Clean Ponnanganni Cheera, and put them in a plate/bowl. Add some normal water and keep it in water for about 15 – 20 minutes.

2. Step 2

   After about 15 – 20 minutes, take them out from the water and chop into small pieces.

3. Step 3

   Heat the oil in a cheenachatti/frying pan and add chopped onion/shallot pieces. Stir it well. When colour of the onion pieces turns golden, add chopped green chilli pieces. give it a good stir. After 2 – 3 minutes, add the Ponnanganni Cheera pieces along with required quantity of salt. Stir it further (no water should be added). Cover the pan with a lid and cook in medium flame.

4. Step 4

   When the cheera is cooked well, turn off the heat and add grated coconut into it. Stir it well,.

5. Step 5

   Ponnanganni Cheera Thoran is ready. Serve the And healthy side dish with cooked rice.