Saag Khumb (spinach And Mushrooms)

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed, drained, finely chopped
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 inch piece gingerroot, peeled and chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 1 serrano chili, stemmed, seeded, chopped
• salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 6 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 -2 tablespoon ghee or 1 -2 tablespoon clarified butter

Recipe

• 1 place ginger, garlic and chile into food processor or blender with 1/4 cup water and puree.
• 2 heat 1-2 tablespoons ghee in a large skillet over medium heat; add mushrooms and saute until tender, about 5-10 minutes.
• 3 add puree and saute, stirring for 30 seconds-1 minute or until fragrant.
• 4 add spinach to pan and season to taste with salt, cooking for an additional minute.
• 5 reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is soft (10-15 minutes).
• 6 stir in garam masala, cayenne, cream, and a small amount of water if needed (to adjust consistency).
• 7 cover and simmer 5-10 minutes.
• 8 serve garnished with chopped cilantro (coriander), if desired, along with freshly steamed rice.