INDIAN GREENS WITH POTATOES

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Provided by Papagayita

Categories Greens

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb potato, cubed (preferable Yukon gold)
1 bunch fresh greens, washed and cut into 1-inch ish strips (such as kale, mustard, collard, beet or turnip greens even spinach works)
2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons ghee
1 onion, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon coriander powder (optional)
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 tablespoon mustard seeds (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional) or 2 cardamom pods (optional)

Steps:

In a large frying pan heat oil or ghee over medium heat and add cumin, mustard seeds, & cardamom if using. Stirring constantly, heat until fragrant, ~2 minute Add potatoes & onions and saute until onions are golden brown, ~ 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, garlic, ginger, & remaining spices, stir and cook 5 minutes.
Add greens & 1/2 cup water if needed. Bring to a boil then lower to a simmer, cover and cook until your greens are done ~10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chickpeas at the same time as the greens if using.
Serve with a dollop of yogurt, on naan or over rice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.1, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 305.6, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.9, Protein 3.8