SPICY FRIED SPINACH

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For spinach lovers, this makes a delicious side dish to an Indian meal, or can be served with rice or Indian breads.

Provided by Daydream

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb fresh spinach, weighed after removing tough stalks
2 tablespoons ghee
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 onions, sliced thinly
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon black cumin seeds (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground chili powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Wash spinach well, in several changes of water, to remove grit.
  • Heat the ghee and peanut oil in a large skillet or wok.
  • Stir-fry the sliced onion until golden brown.
  • Add the garlic and ginger; and stir-fry for a further minute or two.
  • Mix in the cumin seeds, ground spices and salt.
  • Finally, add the spinach.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, until the spinach has wilted and is cooked, stirring frequently.
  • Add more water as necessary to prevent the spinach from sticking to the pan.
  • Serve hot with rice or Indian breads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.7, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 675.9, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 4

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