Spinach Stir-Fry (Saag Bhuteko)
Spinach Stir-Fry (or Saag Bhuteko) is a staple in everyday Nepali cuisine, cherished for its simplicity, nutrition, and quick preparation. “Saag” in Nepali refers broadly to any leafy greens, such as spinach, mustard greens, or even nettle leaves. Among these, spinach is particularly popular due to its soft texture and wide availability.
< 30min
Normal
Mildly Spicy
Ingredients
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For the salad
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Directions
Clean the spinach leaves and chop it.
Finely chop the onions and the small green chilies.
Heat the mustard oil over low heat and toast the cumin seeds until fragrant and a dark golden color.
Add the onions and fry them until they are translucent.
Add the small green chilies, the ginger paste and the garlic paste. Mix well.
Add the spinach leaves, the salt, the cumin powder, the coriander powder, and the turmeric powder. Mix well. Cover. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
Ready! Enjoy! Serve it as an accompaniment to dal bhat (steamed rice and lentils) and various meat or vegetable curries.
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