Indian Spinach with Tomatoes

Decadent spices, spinach, tomatoes, and onions combine to make a delicious, Indian, vegetarian-friendly dish, that is a quick and easy dinner option.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 468 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons chile powder
• 2 pounds fresh spinach
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste, or more to taste
• 1 (14 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes in juice
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cup ghee (clarified butter)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Wash spinach; shake dry and stem. Slice into 1-inch strips.

Step 2

Heat ghee in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until golden and soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low.

Step 3

Add ginger paste and toss gently to incorporate. Stir in chile powder, turmeric, garam masala, coriander seeds, peppers, salt, coriander, and cumin. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Add spinach and coat well; add tomatoes with 1/2 of their juice. Bring mixture to a rapid boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the spinach and tomatoes have cooked down, 5 to 10 minutes.