Spinach Shallots Stir Fry | Keerai Porriyal | Vegetarian Side Recipe

We all know that greens are great, Spinach are great and have important nutrients, such as folate, vitamin E and lutein, to keep your body strong. I make it quite often in different forms but my favorite of them all is this simple stir fry that is absolutely yum with shallots, spinach and garlic. Perfect to go with any curry and rice. 

SPINACH SHALLOTS STIR FRY RECIPE

Cook & Prep time ~ 10 mins
Serves ~ 2-3 generously

Ingredients

Spinach/ palak - 2 cups, washed

Shallot - 5, sliced

Garlic pods - 3-4 small pods

Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp

Urad dal - 1/4 tsp

Whole Jeera/ cumin - 1/4 tsp

Curry leaf - 3-4 leaves

Turmeric powder- a pinch

Red Chilli powder - 1/4 tsp

Jeera powder - a pinch

Salt - to taste

Oil -  1 tsp

Method

Wash spinach leaves, discarding the stem, set aside. In a non-stick pan heat oil, add mustard seeds wait for them to splutter, then add urad dal, curry leaf, jeera, garlic pods and saute for 1 minute. Now add the shallots and saute for 2 minutes until they are transparent  Now add the spinach leaves, give it a good mix add the turmeric, red chilli powder, jeera powder and saute well. Cover and let it cook for 2-3 minutes. Once the leaves wilt add salt and check for taste.

Serve along with rice and curry

Cooks Wisdom

- Adding shallots and garlic give lots of flavor to this stir fry so make sure you don't miss adding them.
- Add red chilli powder as per spice tolerance.