(Spicy Fried Spinach)

Recipe origin: India

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh spinach
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped or grated
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• ½ teaspoon cumin, ground
• ½ teaspoon coriander, ground
• ½ teaspoon turmeric, ground
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Procedure

1. Wash the spinach well and remove stems.
2. Finely chop the onion, garlic, and ginger.
3. Heat the oil and butter in a saucepan over medium to high heat.
4. Add the cumin seeds and fry for 30 seconds.
5. Add the chopped onion and fry until golden, about 2 minutes.
6. Next add the chopped garlic and ginger and fry for about 1 more minute.
7. Add the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and salt; mix well and add the spinach.
8. Mix rapidly to coat with spicy mixture.
9. Lower the heat to medium and add about ¼ cup water.
10. Stir, cover with lid, and cook for about 5 minutes.

Serves 4-6.