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Masala Spinach

Sukaina Nasser Mamado
Saag also called as masala spinach, also spelled sag or saga, is a South Asian leaf vegetable  dish eaten with bread such as roti or naan,or in some regions with rice. 
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Vegetable Dishes
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 3 bunches fresh spinach leaves or 1/2 kg frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 medium sized onion,chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon(tsp) coriander/cumin powder
  • 1/4 tablespoon(tsp) turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoons(tsp) garlic paste
  • tin peeled tomatoes,chopped
  • ground green chillies to taste
  • 3-4 teaspoons(tsp) oil

Instructions
 

  • Wash and chop fresh spinach leaves or use frozen spinach straight from freezer
  • Heat oil Fry onions until very lightly brown
  • Add tomatoes and all the remaining ingredients. Fry for 5-10 minutes
  • Add spinach and mix well
  • Cook on very low heat until spinach is tender
    N.B. Do not add any water Serve with khichri or rotla
Keyword masala, spinach