SIMPLE AND TASTY INDIAN SPINACH (SUKHI PAALAK)

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My husband's favorite vegetable is spinach...it's actually the only one he likes! :) But interestingly we both prefer this simple, healthy and traditional version I learned from my mom. It's quick, easy and goes with almost anything!

Provided by Shalini

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons oil (you can use less, if you have a non-stick or heavy bottom pan)
2 tablespoons black mustard seeds
2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds (methi)
4 pinches asafoetida powder (heeng)
1/2-1 teaspoon red chili powder
4 pinches salt
16 ounces frozen chopped spinach

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium sized pan.
  • On medium heat, Add mustard seeds, fenugreek and asafetida powder.
  • Heat until mustard seeds begin to "pop".
  • Then lower the heat a little, add the spinach and salt.
  • Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring periodically.
  • Uncover and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Voila, ready to serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.5, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 246.4, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 1.4, Protein 7.2

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