Ingredients
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10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed, drained, finely chopped
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8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
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1 inch piece gingerroot, peeled and chopped
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4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
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1 serrano chili, stemmed, seeded, chopped
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salt (to taste)
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1/2 teaspoon garam masala
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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6 tablespoons heavy cream
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1 -2 tablespoon ghee or 1 -2 tablespoon clarified butter
Instructions
- Place ginger, garlic and chile into food processor or blender with 1/4 cup water and puree.
- Heat 1-2 tablespoons ghee in a large skillet over medium heat; add mushrooms and saute until tender, about 5-10 minutes.
- Add puree and saute, stirring for 30 seconds-1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add spinach to pan and season to taste with salt, cooking for an additional minute.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is soft (10-15 minutes).
- Stir in garam masala, cayenne, cream, and a small amount of water if needed (to adjust consistency).
- Cover and simmer 5-10 minutes.
- Serve garnished with chopped cilantro (coriander), if desired, along with freshly steamed rice.