Ingredients

• 2 cups - amaranth stems, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 cups - amaranth leaves, roughly chopped
• 1 cup - coconut
• 1/2 cup - raw mango slices, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 - green chillies
• 2 - shallots
• 1/2 tsp - cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp -turmeric powder
• 1 spring - curry leaves
• Salt to taste
• Water as required
• 1 tsp - coconut oil

How to Make Cheera (Red Amaranth) Aviyal

• Coarsely grind the coconut along with cumin, chillies and shallots for a few seconds and keep aside.
• Put the stems in a pan along with turmeric and salt and just enough water to barely cover the stems.
• Cover and cook on low heat till the stems are almost done.
• Add the mango slices and let it cook till they are done but firm.
• Do not let the mangoes turn mushy or you will end up getting a mushy dish.
• Add the chopped leaves and cover and cook for a couple of minutes till the leaves are wilted.
• Add the ground coconut mixture and curry leaves and stir well.
• Let it cook for a minute or two.
• Switch off the heat and pour the coconut oil and mix well.
• Serve with rice.
• Recipe Courtesy: Mareena's Recipe Collections