Crispy Spinach

Ingredients

• 500 g spinach
• 1/4 cup sesame seed
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped green chilies
• salt
• sugar
• oil (for deep frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Separate spinach leaves from stems and wash in plenty of water.

2. 2

   Dry leaves completely and slice into fine shreds Make sure the leaves are completely dry Dry roast sesame seeds for a few minutes till lightly coloured.

3. 3

   Place sesame seeds, chopped green chillies, salt and sugar in separate bowls close to the stove.

4. 4

   Line a colander with absorbent paper and place it close by.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a wok or deep frying pan till smoking hot.

6. 6

   Add a handful of spinach shreds and fry for a few seconds till spinach turns bright green.

7. 7

   Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and place in the colander.

8. 8

   Quickly sprinkle on a few sesame seeds, some green chillies, salt and sugar and toss to coat the spinach with the flavorings.

9. 9

   Continue cooking remaining spinach in the same way.

10. 10

    Serve immediately.