Spinach and Mushrooms Saag Recipe

Here are the ingredients that you need.

• 300g frozen spinach, thawed, drained, finely chopped
• 230g cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 2.5cm piece gingerroot, peeled and chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 1 serrano chili, stemmed, seeded, chopped
• salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 6 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1-2 tablespoon ghee or clarified butter

What you need to do is to:

1. Place ginger, garlic and chile into food processor or blender with 1/4 cup water and puree.
2. Heat 1-2 tablespoons ghee in a large skillet over medium heat; add mushrooms and saute until tender, about 5-10 minutes.
3. Add puree and saute, stirring for 30 seconds-1 minute or until fragrant.
4. Add spinach to pan and season to taste with salt, cooking for an additional minute.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is soft (10-15 minutes).
6. Stir in garam masala, cayenne, cream, and a small amount of water if needed (to adjust consistency).
7. Cover and simmer 5-10 minutes.
8. Serve garnished with chopped cilantro (coriander), if desired, along with freshly steamed rice.