Spicy Fried Spinach

Name: Spicy Fried Spinach
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh spinach, weighed after removing tough stalks; 2 tablespoons ghee; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 onions, sliced thinly; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1/2 teaspoon black cumin seeds (optional); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 lb fresh spinach, weighed after removing tough stalks
2 tablespoons ghee
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 onions, sliced thinly
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon black cumin seeds (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground chili powder
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Wash spinach well, in several changes of water, to remove grit.
2

Heat the ghee and peanut oil in a large skillet or wok.
3

Stir-fry the sliced onion until golden brown.
4

Add the garlic and ginger; and stir-fry for a further minute or two.
5

Mix in the cumin seeds, ground spices and salt.
6

Finally, add the spinach.
7

Reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, until the spinach has wilted and is cooked, stirring frequently.
8

Add more water as necessary to prevent the spinach from sticking to the pan.
9

Serve hot with rice or Indian breads.