Spinach Poriyal

Spinach - 1 packet (ready to use)

Urad dal - 1tsp

Cumin Seeds - 1tsp

Curry leaves -few

Green Chili - 1 or 2

Garlic - 1 clove (chop into small pieces)

Asafoetida - a pinch

Sambar powder - 1-2tsp

Grated coconut- 1/2 cup

Onion -1/2 small (chop into small pieces)

Salt to taste

oil

1.Chop the spinach.

2.Microwave it for 2 minutes.

3.Heat oil in a kadai and add urad dal and cumin seeds.Then add curry leaves.

4.Add garlic and then the green chillis. Add the onions and saute. Add asafoetida and mix well.

5. When the onions become soft add the half cooked spinach along with salt and saute it.Note:

6.After 3 min add Sambar powder and saute again. Add the grated coconut and saute until the water evaporates.

Note: While cooking don't close the vessel and cook then the water will not evaporate easily and the spinach will get mashed up.