Saag (indian Spinach)

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 16 ounces spinach, frozen, chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons ginger, freshly grated
• 14 ounces tomato puree
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• cayenne pepper, to taste
• salt, to taste
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons greek yogurt

Recipe

• 1 cook spinach with water in the microwave, 6-8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes.
• 2 using a food processor or immersion blender, puree cooked spinach to desired texture.
• 3 in a medium pan, melt ghee over medium heat.
• 4 add in the onion, stir, and cover for 4-5 minutes.
• 5 add garlic and ginger, and cook for 4-5 minutes more, stirring constantly.
• 6 add tomato puree, and cook uncovered over medium heat until most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently.
• 7 add the pureed spinach to the pan, stir to combine.
• 8 add all of the spices, stir well and cook for 3-5 minutes.
• 9 turn heat to low, and stir in milk and yogurt until desired consistency is reached, and serve.