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

Directions

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Stir-fry the sliced onion until golden brown.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Mix in the cumin seeds, ground spices and salt.

6. 6

   Finally, add the spinach.

7. 7

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

8. 8

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

9. 9

   Serve hot with rice or Indian breads.