Spinach can be used in so many different ways. It is the easiest to cook. Yesterday, I made a spinach curry which my mother had taught me but what she cooked usually has more taste, according to me.
( My late brother and I used to come home after school, rush to see what she had cooked for the afternoon lunch and if it was spinach curry, we took bread slices, kept a spoon or two of the curry and some pickle as well and ate with so much delight. She used to enjoy the way we praised her cooking. )

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Farm fresh spinach

Slice it well and cook it along with Tuvar dal(split pigeon peas), salt, and turmeric powder

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Dry fry about four dry red chilies and about 10 gms of Urad dal(split black gram) and blend it with half a cup of fresh coconut. 

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After the spinach is cooked, add this paste and mix well. Let it boil for a few seconds more and then transfer it to a serving dish. Optional - you can season it with mustard seeds and red chilies and also add curry leaves. This can be had with rice or chapathi or anything you like. 

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Those who do not like spice can reduce the number of red chilies. 

Image source - sayee