Cheera Avial/ Green chaulai saag

Green Chaulai is a very good source of  Vitamin 'C'. It contain good dietery fibre which is very good for digestive health and it's laxative properties gives a relief to constipation. It's  a complete meal with immunity boosters. 

Ingredients

1. Green Chaulai- 1 kg

2. Raw mango - 1small

3. Green chillies- 5

4. Grated fresh coconut, a cup

5. Turmeric powder-1tsp

6. Shallots-5

7. Cummin seeds-1 tsp

8. Coconut oil-1 tbs

9. Salt to taste

10. Water- half glass. 

Methods

Clean the Chaulai nicely. Chop the green chaulai and raw mango into small pieces.

In a large pan put the chopped chaulai along with chopped raw mango, salt, turmeric powder and half glass water.  Cover and cook until done. It should be cooked well but no extra water. If you find it watery do drain the extra water. Grind together grated coconut, greenchillies, shallots and cummin seeds to a coarse paste.

Add this coarse paste to the cooked Cheerai/Chaulai, mixing well,cook for two minutes on a low flame. Remove from flame and add 1tablespoon of coconut oil.

Your Cheerai Avial is ready to be served. You can serve it as an accompaniment or with steamed rice.

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