Cheera ( spinach) Mezhukkupuratty

Ingredients:

• Spinach 1 bunch
• Crushed garlic 5 to 10 pods
• Crushed dry chilly 5 to 8
• Crushed shallots 5 to 10
• Turmeric pdr 1/4 Tsp
• Garam masala 1/2 Tsp
• Curry leaves
• Mustard
• Salt
• Oil

Soak spinach in salt water for 15 minutes and drain out the excess water. Cut it into small pieces and keep it aside. Heat oil in a kadai and add mustard. When it splutters, add the crushed garlic, crushed shallots, curry leaves and salt. Saute it till it turns brown. Then add the crushed chilly, turmeric pdr and garam masala into it. Mix well and add the sliced spinach. Cover it and cook it in low flame. No need to add water.