Saag bhaji – receita indiana de espinafre

Ingredientes

• 550 g Spinach
• 1 Red Onion
• 4 large Garlic Cloves
• 1-4 Red Chillies (add desired amount to your heat tolerance)
• 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1/4 tsp Asafoetida
• 1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds
• pinch of Salt (to taste)
• 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Chop: Roughly chop 550 g Spinach

2. 2

   Dice: Finely slice or dice 1 Red Onion, finely dice 1-4 Red Chillies (depending on your heat tolerance) and 4 large Garlic Cloves.

3. 3

   Heat 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil in a pan over low heat stir in 1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds and 1/4 tsp Asafoetida

4. 4

   Infuse: Next, add chopped chillies and garlic, stir to infuse the oil with the ingredients.

5. 5

   Sautee: Add onions and continue to cook on low for 5 mins until soft, regularly stirring to prevent burning.

6. 6

   Spinach: Add chopped spinach and stir.

7. 7

   Salt: Once all the spinach has wilted, add a pinch of Salt to help draw out the moisture.

8. 8

   Drain: After 10 minutes more of cooking, pour out the excess water from the spinach.

9. 9

   Fry: Add 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil and gently fry the spinach for 5-10 minutes longer.

10. 10

    Serve with other Indian dishes, rice and salad.