Saag (Indian Spinach)
Total time
28minCook time
15minPrep time
13min
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp coriander
- ½ tsp turmeric
- a dash of cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garam masala
Instructions
Saute onions in 1/4 cup water over high heat until translucent. Add garlic, ginger & spices and saute 2 minutes more, adding more water if necessary to prevent sticking or burning. Add spinach, 1 cup water and salt to taste. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10-15 minutes, or until the spinach is dark green and wilting. Remove from heat and allow to cool a little. Use a blender or processor to lightly puree greens. Stir in optional garam masala and serve.
Nutrition
Servings per batch: 2
- Calories: 44
- Fat: 0.40g
- Carbohydrate: 9.40g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.10g
- Sugars: 2.60g
- Protein: 2g
Total time
28minCook time
15minPrep time
13minIngredients
2 cups fresh spinach- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp coriander
- ½ tsp turmeric
- a dash of cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garam masala
Instructions
Saute onions in 1/4 cup water over high heat until translucent. Add garlic, ginger & spices and saute 2 minutes more, adding more water if necessary to prevent sticking or burning. Add spinach, 1 cup water and salt to taste. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10-15 minutes, or until the spinach is dark green and wilting. Remove from heat and allow to cool a little. Use a blender or processor to lightly puree greens. Stir in optional garam masala and serve.
Nutrition
Servings per batch: 2
- Calories: 44
- Fat: 0.40g
- Carbohydrate: 9.40g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.10g
- Sugars: 2.60g
- Protein: 2g
