Creamy Yogurt Spinach Curry with Ginger and Black Pepper
Author Notes: This recipe is the result of my working with some of the very essential and basic flavors of my kitchen. I love the fact that this recipe can be served both warm or at room temperature.
- Creativecook
Serves 4 to 6
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 4 pieces garlic, pressed
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 Medium onion, diced
- 3 cups very finely chopped fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cups low fat Greek yogurt
- Heat the oil on medium heat for about 1 minute and add the ginger and the garlic and saute lightly for a minute until begining to turn fragrant and pale golden.
- In a small skillet add the cumin and heat for about 1 minute until fragrant. Place in a mortar and pestle and coarsely bruise the cumin.
- Add in the spinach and cook for 3 minutes until the spinach wilts
- Mix in the black pepper and the salt and mix well
- Beat the yogurt and add to the spinach, cook on low heat until the yogurt is warmed through, but do not bring to a boil.
- Turn off the heat and let the spinach rest for 15 minutes before serving.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Greens
Tags: savory, travels well, works as a dip., works well with cheese




almost 2 years ago AntoniaJames
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This looks excellent. I am always on the hunt for interesting "sides" that are simple and rely on just a few well combined ingredients. Definitely going to try this. Thank you for posting it!! ;o)