Uluva Cheera Thoran / Methi Leaves Coconut Masala Stir Fry

Uluva cheera thoran is a konkani style easy to prepare methi leaves coconut masala stir fry made with fenugreek leaves /methi leaves adding coarsely ground coconut masala mixture that goes well as a dry side dish with rice. The following ingredients are needed to prepare Uluva Cheera Thoran / Methi Leaves Coconut Masala Stir Fry.
Ingredients:
Uluva Cheera/ Methi leaves-1 bunch
Bilimbi/ Irumban puli.-3
Grated coconut.      -1 cup
Red chilly powder. -1 tsp
Turmeric powder.   -1/4 tsp
Mustard seeds        .-1 tsp
Urad dal.                 -1 tsp
Salt.                        - to taste
Coconut oil.           - 1tbsp

Method:
1). Take a bunch of methi leaves / uluva cheera and separate the leaves from its stems and wash and clean the methi leaves. Drain and finely chop the methi leaves. Keep aside the finely chopped methi leaves.

2). Grind grated coconut, red chilly powder and turmeric powder to a coarse mixture without adding water. Keep aside the coarsely ground coconut masala mixture.

3). Heat 1tbsp coconut oil in a pan. Add urad dal and saute well. Splutter mustard seeds. Add finely chopped methi leaves and required salt into the pan and saute well. Cover and cook the methi leaves for 2 minutes on low flame.

4). Add thinly chopped bilimbi (irumban puli) pieces into the pan and mix well. Add coarsely ground coconut masala mixture into the pan and mix with the cooked methi leaves. Cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes and saute well in between. Switch off the flame and transfer the uluva cheera thoran to a serving bowl. 

Uluva Cheera Thoran / Methi Leaves Coconut Masala Stir Fry  is ready to serve with rice.