Indian-Spiced Spinach (also known as Saag) is a gluten-free side dish that can be made vegan or vegetarian, or with chicken. Layered with Indian flavours (onion, ginger, garlic, coriander, cumin, and cardamom), but simple to prepare, you can make it in about 30 minutes. Makes 4 servings.
Servings 4healthy servings
Calories 125kcal
Author Sylvia
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Ingredients
2tablespoonsoil
2tablespoonsginger, minced
1/2cuponion, minced
4clovesgarlic
1/2teaspoonred pepper flakes
300gramsfrozen spinach
2teaspoonsground coriander
1teaspooncumin
1/2teaspooncardamom
1/2teaspooncinnamon
salt to taste
1/2cupplain yogurt{dairy or non-dairy, do not use sweetened yogurt}
Vegetarian Variation
1/2cup paneer, per person
Meat-eater Variation
1cupcooked chicken, per person
Instructions
Defrost and cook the spinach according to the package directions. Set aside
Fry the onions, ginger, and garlic in the oil over medium heat, for about 4 or 5 minutes or until lightly browning.
Add the dry spices and continue frying fo another 15 minutes. You will need to stir this every few minutes or so. The mixture will get dryer as you fry it. Add a tablespoon of water when it gets too dry.
Add the spinach and yogurt and heat through.
Blend until the spinach is your desired consistency. Taste, and add salt as needed. Salt will bring out all of the flavours.
For variations
Stir in the paneer and/or chicken and heat through.