Cheerathandu (Spinach stem) Moru Curry

Ingredients:

• Spinach stem 1 cup
• Green chilly 4 to 5
• Shallots 5 to 6
• Garlic 2 to 3 pods
• Coconut 3/4 to 1 cup
• Turmeric pdr 1/2 Tsp
• Cumin seeds 1/4 Tsp
• Curd 1 1/2 cup
• Mustard seeds
• Curry leaves
• Water
• Salt
• Oil

Clean and cut the spinach stems into length wise pieces. Cook it with few sliced shallots, 2 green chilly, curry leaves, pinch of turmeric pdr, salt and little water. Keep it aside. Grind together coconut, chilly, shallots, garlic, cumin seeds, turmeric pdr, water and curd. Pour it into the cooked spinach stem. Heat it in low flame and remove it from fire. Season it with mustard seeds, shallots and curry leaves.