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Spiced Saag with Fresh Cilantro
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Spiced Saag with Fresh Cilantro

4.8 (13 ratings)

Spiced Saag with Fresh Cilantro -- bright with acid and fresh herbs.

Prep
9 min
Cook
18 min
Servings
3
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb saag
  • 1 cup yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic-ginger paste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup turmeric
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp fresh cilantro
  • to taste flaky salt
Method

Step by step

  1. Toast the spices in a little oil until fragrant, watching so they do not scorch.
  2. Cook the onion, garlic and ginger low and slow until soft and sweet.
  3. Add the saag, then the liquid, and let it barely simmer to build depth.
  4. Round it out with a swirl of cream or a handful of cilantro before serving.
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