Friday, February 12, 2010

Cheera Thoran (Spinach)


Spinach was originally came from Southwestern Asia . Three species of spinach exist . It has been proved that the intake of spinach inhibits the appearance of cancerous tumours,especially lung cancer (so, smokers include this food) as it contains beta-carotenes . It is very appropriate in diets to loose weight .


Chemical constituents of spinach - vit-A,B,C,E & K,pottassium, calcium, phoshorus. It has antioxident property. As it contains high content of zinc & folic acid its valuable during pregnanacy & lactation.

Spinach prevents the appearance of heart illness, prevents formation of cancers especially those ones that generally develop in lungs,mouth,stomach, prevents cataracts,anemia,cholestrol,BP,constipation,tooth disorders, skin cancer..etc


Contraindicated to patients who are suffering from kidney stones,gall stones,arthritis & liver disease diet


Ingredients
  1. Spinach-1 bunch
  2. Mustard-1tsp
  3. Rice-2tbsp
  4. Curry leaves-1 sprig
  5. Dried chilly's -2
  6. Shallots- 6
  7. Garlic -1
  8. Green chillies- 3
  9. Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
  10. Grated coconut-1/2 cup
  11. Jeerakam-1/2 tsp
How to prepare ?

Clean the spinach & allow the excess water to drain out. Chop the spinach in small pieces and allow it to cook in low flame. Next chop the grated coconut,jeerakam,turmeric powder,green chillies & garlic.Add this mixture to the spinach which is in low flame & cook. Heat oil in a pan & add mustard seeds when it splutters add curry leaves ,shallots,dried chillies and rice (let it fry). Lastly add this fried ones to the cooked spinach.


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