Indian Spicy Spinach
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- Number of Servings: 7
Ingredients
1 or 2 bunches spinach (about 1 lb. after removing stems) or 20 oz frozen spinach2 tablespoons margarine2 tablespoons oil2 large onions, finely sliced2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger1 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon black cumin seeds, optional1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric1 teaspoon chili powder, optional1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1. Wash spinach well in several changes of water and remove tough stalks if using fresh or defrost frozen.
2. Heat margarine and oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion until golden, then add garlic and ginger and fry, stirring, for a further minute or two. Add seeds, ground spices and salt and mix well, then turn in the spinach with only the water that remains on the leaves after washing.
3. Stir all together, then turn heat very low and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until spinach is cooked. It may be necessary to add a little more water to prevent spinach from sticking to pan. Serve with rice, chapatis or other Indian breads.
Serving Size: makes approx 8 1/2 cup servings
Number of Servings: 7
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EMMIEGIRL757.
2. Heat margarine and oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion until golden, then add garlic and ginger and fry, stirring, for a further minute or two. Add seeds, ground spices and salt and mix well, then turn in the spinach with only the water that remains on the leaves after washing.
3. Stir all together, then turn heat very low and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until spinach is cooked. It may be necessary to add a little more water to prevent spinach from sticking to pan. Serve with rice, chapatis or other Indian breads.
Serving Size: makes approx 8 1/2 cup servings
Number of Servings: 7
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EMMIEGIRL757.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 85.2
- Total Fat: 6.7 g
- Cholesterol: 17.8 mg
- Sodium: 43.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 5.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
- Protein: 2.4 g
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