Simple and Tasty Indian Spinach (Sukhi Paalak)

Shalini's Note:

My husband's favorite vegetable is spinach...it's actually the only one he likes! :) But interestingly we both prefer this simple, healthy and traditional version I learned from my mom. It's quick, easy and goes with almost anything!

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons oil (you can use less, if you have a non-stick or heavy bottom pan)
• 2 tablespoons black mustard seeds
• 2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds (methi)
• 4 pinches asafetida powder (heeng)
• ½-1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 4 pinches salt
• 16 ounces frozen chopped spinach

Directions:

1. Heat oil in medium sized pan.
2. On medium heat, Add mustard seeds, fenugreek and asafetida powder.
3. Heat until mustard seeds begin to "pop".
4. Then lower the heat a little, add the spinach and salt.
5. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring periodically.
6. Uncover and cook for another 5 minutes.
7. Voila, ready to serve!

Reviews

[KWB]

I enjoyed this okay--I went lighter on the spices, and even then found that some bites were a little bitter (but who knows the age of some of the spices I was using!). I also added one finely chopped onion and fresh spinach. Since DH is not a fan of cooked spinach, I slightly under cooked it, but it still didn't get his vote! His loss, I guess!

[Addison Leigh]

Very very good!!! I served this with some plain grilled chicken and a tomato and cuke salad. Hit the spot!!! Will make this again and again. thank you for posting