How long does Cheera Thoran take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Cheera Thoran serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Cheera Thoran vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Cheera Thoran spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Cheera Thoran?

400 grams Red Amaranth Leaves (Cheera), 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, 9 grams Garlic, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 60 grams Coconut (Grated), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Cheera Thoran?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

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Cheera Thoran

Name: Cheera Thoran
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, Halved; 2 grams Curry leaves; 6 Small Onion (Shallots), Finely Chopped; 9 grams Garlic, Crushed; 400 grams Red Amaranth Leaves (Cheera); 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 60 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated; 5 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 1 grams Cumin, Crushed

30 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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5 steps, one at a time. Big words for every step, and a timer where a step waits.

Also known as cheera upperi, keerai poriyal · Veg · Rice dishes, Dry sides

Rice dishes Dry sides

Cheera thoran, a Kerala dry side of red amaranth leaves, shallots, garlic and grated coconut in coconut oil. Mild and vegetarian, serves 4, about 30 minutes.

Good for: Onam

Ingredients

12 items

4 people

Coconut Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli, Halved1 grams
Curry leaves2 grams
Small Onion (Shallots), Finely Chopped6
Garlic, Crushed9 grams
Red Amaranth Leaves (Cheera)400 grams
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Salt1 tsp
Coconut (Grated), Grated60 grams
Green Chilli, Slit5 grams
Cumin, Crushed1 grams

Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.

Method

1
Remove the thick stems from the red amaranth. Wash the leaves well, drain them and chop them finely. Wash the curry leaves, finely chop the shallots and halve the dry red chilli. Crush the garlic and cumin, slit the green chilli and grate the coconut.
2
Heat oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter for 1/2 minute until they stop spluttering. Add the dry red chilli, curry leaves, shallots and garlic, then fry for 3 minutes until the shallots turn soft.
Coconut OilMustard SeedsDry Red ChilliCurry leavesSmall Onion (Shallots)Garlic
3
Add the chopped red amaranth, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well and cook covered on medium flame for 5 minutes until the leaves wilt and become soft.
Red Amaranth Leaves (Cheera)Turmeric PowderSalt
4
Add grated coconut, green chilli and crushed cumin. Mix well and cook uncovered on low flame for 3 to 4 minutes until the extra moisture dries and the thoran looks dry.
Coconut (Grated)Green ChilliCumin
5
Turn off the flame and rest the thoran for 2 minutes. Serve warm with rice and a gravy dish.

Before you start

How long does Cheera Thoran take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Cheera Thoran serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cheera Thoran vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Cheera Thoran spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Cheera Thoran?: 400 grams Red Amaranth Leaves (Cheera), 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, 9 grams Garlic, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 60 grams Coconut (Grated), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cheera Thoran?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.

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