Cheera Mezhukkupuratti (Kerala-Style Spinach Stir-Fry)

Ingredients

• Spinach - 1 cup
• Shallots - 6 whole
• Green chilies - 2 whole
• Curry leaves - 1 whole
• Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Coconut oil
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. 1Wash 1 cup spinach thoroughly, drain the excess water, and roughly chop it; finely chop 2 green chilies and 6 shallots.
2. 2Heat a little coconut oil in a frying pan. Add 1/4 tsp mustard seeds and wait until they begin to splutter and pop.
3. 3Add the chopped shallots and 1 whole curry leaves, then sauté until the shallots are soft and fragrant, about a few minutes.
4. 4Add the chopped spinach and salt, toss to combine, cover the pan, and cook on low flame until the spinach is wilted and the moisture has mostly evaporated.
5. 5Give the stir-fry a final toss, check seasoning, and serve hot with rice and curry.
6. 6Optional: drizzle a little extra coconut oil and squeeze a touch of lemon over the finished dish for brightness.