Borani Esfanej

10 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of fresh cleaned chopped spinach leaves or 8 ounces frozen spinach, defrosted and drained well
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped finely
  • 8 fluid ounces greek natural yoghurt
  • 1 finely chopped garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped toasted walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • 1 teaspoon powdered dried mint
  • 12 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • salt and black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat the olive oil and gently cook the onion and garlic in a covered pan over low heat until transparent.
  2. 2
    Add the chopped spinach leaves or the frozen spinach,and stir well.
  3. 3
    Cook for approximately 5 minutes.Should the spinach become too dry, you may wish to add a further dessertspoon of oil.
  4. 4
    Stir in the raisins and cook for another minute or two.
  5. 5
    Turn the spinach mixture into a mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.
  6. 6
    Stir in the chopped walnuts.
  7. 7
    Add the Greek yoghurt and mix well.
  8. 8
    Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  9. 9
    Spoon into a serving dish, sprinkle with the mint and serve chilled.
  10. 10
    Enjoy!

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