Red Swiss Chard Poriyal (thoran)

This is somewhat like what is called the red amaranth in Kerala.It is so full of iron than any other greens.
That red chards or stalks are so nutritious pack with huge amounts of  Vitamin A and sodium.
These belong to the family of spinach, quinoa and beets.It can be cooked in a normal way like other greens.
The stalks are also edible ones.

Red Swiss Chard 

Red Swiss chard- 1bunch
onions-1 medium chopped
jeerakam- 1/4 tsp
garlic- 3 minced
red chillies- 3chopped
coconut - 3 tbsp(optional)
mustard seeds- 1/4 tsp
hing- 1/8 tsp
salt - to taste
oil- 1tbsp

Method:

Wash and chop the greens finely.Heat oil in a pan.
When hot add mustard seeds, hing,jeerakam, garlic, and red chillies.
Add onions and saute for some time.Now add the greens and saute well.
Reduce the heat to sim. Sprinkle some salt.
Cover and cook until done.
Just before removing from fire throw the coconut and mix well.
Serve hot with rasam rice.

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