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Kerala · Lunch

Cheera Masala

Traditional 147. Cheera Masala recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 600g fresh spinach (cheera), chopped
• 100g grated fresh coconut
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 4 green chilies, chopped
• 40g shallots, sliced
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 8-10 curry leaves
• Salt to taste

👩‍🍳 How to make Cheera Masala

1. Prepare spinach (5 mins, no heat): Clean fresh spinach thoroughly under running water. Chop coarsely. Measure 600g loosely packed. Visual: should be vibrant green, no discolored leaves.
2. Temper oil (1 min, high heat 180°C): Heat coconut oil, add mustard seeds. Visual: seeds pop and crackle.
3. Add aromatics (2 mins, medium heat 160°C): Add shallots, fry until light golden. Add green chilies, curry leaves. Visual: shallots become translucent.
4. Add spinach (5 mins, medium heat 160°C): Add chopped spinach, turmeric, salt. Stir well. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally. Visual: spinach will wilt significantly, release water, become completely soft.
5. Add coconut (2 mins, medium heat 160°C): Add grated coconut, black pepper. Stir well. Visual: coconut blends in, mixture becomes glossy.
6. Finish (1 min, low heat 130°C): Remove from heat, let rest covered 1 minute. Visual: dark green, glossy texture.

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