Lasooni Palak (Garlic Spinach)

Like all other dark leafy vegetables, spinach has a large nutritional value, and is rich in antioxidants. I am usually looking out to cook spinach in different ways, so we can eat this healthy vegetable at least couple of times in a week. This is one of the preparations of spinach, Lasooni Palak- a dish very quick to make, hence perfect for a busy weekday.

This recipe uses very few spices, and is loaded with garlic. The delicate nutty sweetness of garlic perfectly accents the earthy notes of spinach. This dish is truly for the garlic lovers, and the health conscious.

Ingredients

• 16oz  spinach
• 1 small onion
• 12-15 cloves of garlic
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp turmeric (haldi)
• 2 green chillies
• 1 teaspoon kasoori methi
• Salt to taste

Method

• Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan
• Add finely sliced garlic. Make sure the heat is turned down to medium before adding garlic, otherwise the sugar in the garlic tends to burn. Sauté for approximately 30 seconds , stirring constantly until the garlic becomes fragrant and turns golden
• Add finely chopped onions, and fry till they are transparent
• Add turmeric, crushed green chillies, chopped spinach, kasoori methi, and salt
• Cook till spinach is wilted (around 7-8 minutes)
• Serve with mini whole wheat pita breads, or hot rotis. You may squeeze a bit of lemon for an extra lemony zing.

This goes to SWC - Cooking with Greens event hosted by Sowmya.