Sunday, June 24, 2012

SPINACH SAAG RECIPE



Spinach Saag



Ingredients:
  • 20 oz spinach
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 inch piece of ginger
  • 1 tsp of ground coriander
  • 0,5 tsp of ground cumin
  • 1 tsp of curry powder (you can also use garam masala. In that case also add 0,5 tsp of turmeric)
  • 2 tsp of tomato paste or tomato puree
  • 0,5 cup of heavy whipping cream (or better yet half and half)
  • 3 tbsp of oil to cook
  • salt to taste (optional)
Directions:
Cut spinach in smaller pieces. In one chopper load chop onions, garlic and ginger in somewhat fine puree.
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Heat oil in the pan on medium-high heat. Add ground cumin. Slightly fry it up and add curry powder.
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Add onion mixture and stir fry until transparent. Add spinach and mix it well with the rest of the ingredients. Add tomato paste, coriander and a little salt if you wish. Mix everything well and close the lid of the pan. Put it on medium-low and let the spinach cook for about 10 minutes. Add a little water if you think it is necessary to keep spinach from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
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Once spinach is cooked, add the cream, mix everything well and let the spinach rest for another 5-10 minutes. When you see everything incorporated into a creamy mixture, your Saag is ready. As simple as that:)
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Enjoy!!!


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