Easy Indian Saag Recipe (Quick Spinach Curry)

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1. 1Step 1: Clean the leafy greens a couple of times. Drain the water completely from the cleaned leaves. You can dry them on a kitchen towel or a paper towel to remove the excess water.
2. 2Step 2: Chop the greens. You can also use the tender stalks.
3. 3Step 3: Heat a skillet or a large frying pan over medium heat. Add oil, finely minced onions, ginger, garlic, and thinly sliced green chili (use jalapeno for a milder spice).
4. 4Step 4: Over medium heat, sauté the onion mixture until it turns golden brown. Sauté the onions on a medium flame for about 5 minutes.
5. 5Step 5: Add spice powders and salt to this onion mixture.
6. 6Step 6: Stir everything together. If your pan seems too hot, add a tablespoon of water to prevent burning.
7. 7Step 7: Add finely chopped stalks first and cook them for around 2 to 3 minutes.
8. 8Step 8: Add the finely chopped spinach or other leafy greens if you use them.
9. 9Step 9: Cook this green leafy mixture on high flame for 5 to 6 minutes.
10. 10Step 10: Cook until the spinach greens are wilted and cooked entirely, and you will not see any water in them.
11. 11Step 11: Serve the homemade Indian-style spinach saag as is with its delightful texture.
12. 12Step 12: Blend the spinach mixture if you like the restaurant-style saag with a smoother consistency. Use a handheld immersion blender, but a standalone blender or a food processor also works.
13. 13Step 13: Once blended, you'll have a creamy Indian saag, ready to be enjoyed on its own. Alternatively, this delicious dish can be a flavorful base for different dishes.