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North Indian Saag over Basmati
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North Indian Saag over Basmati

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A North Indian Saag, the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, and served over Basmati.

Prep
22 min
Cook
50 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb saag
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion
  • 1 tbsp garlic-ginger paste
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 medium turmeric
  • 1 lb garam masala
  • a pinch fresh cilantro
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Bloom the whole and ground spices in hot oil until they smell toasty.
  2. Add the onion base and cook it down slowly until jammy and deeply colored.
  3. Stir in the saag and liquid, then simmer gently so the flavors marry.
  4. Finish with cream or fresh herbs, check the seasoning, and serve with rice or bread.
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