50 minutes
10 minutes
40 minutes
*4 Servings
*250 Calories per Serving
*If you do make this recipe, share your measurements with Rune. Thank you!*
Fresh or frozen bunches of laal shaag (red amaranth)
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
2-3 garlic cloves, sliced
3-4 Indian green chili peppers, sliced in halves
Salt (to taste)
Vegetable oil (as needed)
Prepare the Spinach:
If using fresh spinach, wash it thoroughly.
Boil the fresh spinach in a pot of water until soft, then drain.
If using frozen spinach, no need to wash or boil it.
Prepare the Aromatics:
Thinly slice one yellow onion.
Slice the garlic cloves.
Slice the Indian green chili peppers in halves.
Cook the Aromatics:
Heat a pan on high heat.
Add vegetable oil to the pan.
Once the oil is heated, add the sliced garlic.
Let the garlic become aromatic, about 30 seconds.
Add the sliced onions to the pan and cook until they start to brown.
Add the Spinach:
Add salt to the pan and stir.
Add the prepared spinach (shaag) to the pan.
Top with more sliced onions and the halved Indian green chili peppers.
Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
Simmer:
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.
If there’s too much liquid (jhool), move the spinach to the sides of the pan and let the water evaporate.
Final Touch:
Add additional green Indian chili peppers if desired for extra spice.
Stir gently and cook until the spinach is fully softened and the flavors are well combined.
Serve:
Serve hot as a side dish or main dish with rice