Indian Spinach (Saag)

Name: Indian Spinach (Saag)
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom; 2 pounds spinach leaves, chopped; 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon kosher salt

12 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 pounds spinach leaves, chopped
1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

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In a 6- to 8-qt. pot, cook onion in oil over medium heat until softened, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add ginger and spices and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Working in batches, stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in yogurt and salt. Serve with steamed basmati rice and warm naan (Indian flatbread).
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1 1/2-cup serving.