Swiss Chard Thoran - Stir Fry With Coconut | Kerala Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Side
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
  • Coconut Oil- 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
  • Dried red chilies, halved- 2
  • Curry leaves- 1 sprig
  • Shallots, chopped- 2 large shallots or 3 small/pearl onions
  • Salt- 1 tsp
  • Swiss chard leaves, chopped- 3 cups
  • Turmeric powder- ⅛ tsp
  • Chili powder- ½ to 1 tsp (based on your spice level)
  • Cumin powder- ½ tsp (optional)
  • Grated coconut- ½ cup
Instructions
  1. Take the swiss chard leaves in a strainer & rinse well under running water. Pat dry and roughly chop the leaves.
  2. Place a claypan or saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add oil, let the oil turn hot.
  4. Add mustard seeds, let splutter.
  5. Add dried red chilies and curry leaves, saute for a few seconds.
  6. Add chopped shallots, season with salt. Saute till shallots turn golden in color.
  7. You can replace shallots with small or pearl onions.
  8. Add the chopped swiss chard leaves, cook till they turn soft.
  9. Add turmeric powder, chili powder & cumin powder; combine well,
  10. Add grated coconut, stir fry over high heat till coconut turns golden brown in color.
  11. Take the pan off the heat.
  12. Enjoy this as a side dish along with rice, roti etc.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/swiss-chard-thoran-stir-fry-with-coconut-kerala-vegetarian-recipe/