Cheera Thoran (Spinach-Potato Fry)
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Curry
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
 800      gram          red spinach or spinach -- cleaned and washed
 200      gram          potatoes - peeled, cubed
                        salt -- to taste
  90      grams         grated coconut
                        ***FOR THE TEMPERING***
   2      tablespoons   coconut oil
   1      teaspoon      mustard seeds )
   1      teaspoon      urad dal, washed, dried
   1                    onion, sliced
  12                    curry leaves
   1      piece         ginger, julienne
   6                    green chiles -- slit lengthwise,
                        -- deseeded and julienne
 

Preparation:

Parboil the potatoes with salt to taste. Drain and keep aside. Heat oil in a pan and season with mustard seeds. When they splutter, add urad dal and stir until light golden. Add onions and sauté‚ until translucent and glossy. Add ginger and green chiles and stir for a few seconds. Add curry leaves and stir well. Add spinach and stir-fry until almost dry. Add potatoes and stir-fry until done and dry. Add the grated coconut and stir for a minute. Remove from heat and adjust the seasoning. Remove to a serving bowl and serve with pathrie, iddiappam, steamed rice or as an accompaniment.