Spinach Fry

Spinach Fry

Spinach fry is one of my favorite vegetarian dishes. Spinach is an excellent source of iron. What makes this recipe special is that it tastes just like any mutton curry with minimal spices. Enjoy!!

Ingredients:
Spinach - 1 lb
Onion - 1 large
Garam masala - 1 tsp
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Green chilli paste - 2 tsp or to taste
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Dry coconut powder - 2 tsp
Roasted peanut powder - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
Oil - 3 tbsp

Method:

1. Rinse the spinach well under cold water. Keep aside to drain well. 
2. Finely chop the spinach and keep aside.
3. Finely slice the onions.
4. In a wide pan, add the oil.
5. Add in the cumin seeds and allow them to crackle.
6. Add in the garam masala.
7. Now add in the sliced onions. Add some salt. Fry well till they are slightly golden brown on a medium flame.
8. Now add in the ginger garlic paste, green chilli paste and saute for a minute.
9. Add in the turmeric powder and the coriander powder. Combine well.
10. Now add in the chopped spinach. Mix well. Cover it with a lid for 5-6 minutes. Stir in between.
11. Check for the seasonings and adjust the spices according to your taste. Cook well till the oil separates from the sides of the pan.
12. Add in the coconut powder and the roasted peanut powder. Combine well.
13. Cover it and cook for a minute or two. 
14. Turn off the heat and serve hot. 

Tasty Tips:

1. Onion is the key ingredient in this dish. Frying the onions on a slow flame gives them a nice caramelized coating, which gives this dish a unique flavor. 
2. The quantity of spinach looks like a lot but it wilts down to nothing. This recipe serves 2-3 people.
3. To retain the vibrant green color of the spinach, its important to rinse it under cold water only.
4. This dish goes excellent with hot steaming rice.