Saturday, February 21, 2009

Saag

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
16 oz fresh spinach, chopped
1 jalapeno, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tsp garlic, minced
15 oz can stewed or chopped tomatoes
3-4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup water

Spice Mixture
1 tsp salt
3 tsp coriander
2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2-1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp grama masala

1. Heat oil over medium heat. Add jalapeno and 1 tsp salt. Cook until reduced, strain and set aside.

2. Boil potatoes until fully cooked and set aside.

2. Heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion and jalapeno , cook until softened, then add garlic. Add tomatoes and cook on medium heat until the pieces begin to break down, about 5 minutes. Add the spice mixture and a half a cup of water, stir and continue to cook until all the pieces are broken down, another 5 minutes. Add the spinach and potatoes, stir until combined. Continue to cook the mixture for 15 minutes on medium to low heat, until the tomato and spinach are fully integrated. Add more spice as necessary.

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