Spinach And Mushroom Thoran

Ingredientsfor 3 servings

• 1 bunch Spinach
• 200 g Mushroom
• 1/2 cup Coconut — grated
• 1 nos Onion
• 5 nos Garlic cloves
• 1 tsp Ginger — minced
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
• 10 nos Curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp Cooking oil
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Cut the spinach and mushroom into very small pieces and keep separately.

2. Step 2

   Boil about 1/2 glass water and put the mushroom in this water and let it boil till cooked. The water should get absorbed.

3. Step 3

   Grind coconut, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric powder, cumin seeds and 5 curry leaves to a coarse paste.

4. Step 4

   Mix together spinach, cooked mushroom and coconut mixture. season with salt to your taste.

5. Step 5

   Heat a kadai, add oil and let the mustard seeds crackle. Put curry leaves. Then add the spinach-mushroom-coconut mixture. Cover and wait until cooked.

6. Step 6

   Spinach with mushroom thoran, a As well as nutritious dish, is ready. Serve warm.

7. Step 7

   Tip: Always make sure to clean and boil mushroom first before adding to any curry or fry. If not cooked properly, you might get a stomach upset. Choose healthy white mushrooms, not old shriveled, worn out and discolored mushrooms.