Spinach Stir Fry

Ingredients:

• Fresh spinach (palak) – 1 to 1.5 cups (roughly chopped)
• Onion – 1 small, finely chopped
• Tomato – 1 small, finely chopped (optional)
• Garlic – 1-2 cloves, minced
• Green chili – 1 small, finely chopped (optional)
• Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
• Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Oil or ghee – 1 tsp
• Boiled potato cubes or cooked peas – 2–3 tbsp
• Paneer cubes or tofu – 2–3 small pieces

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
3. Add garlic and green chili, sauté for 30 seconds.
4. Add onion, cook until soft and slightly golden.
5. Add tomato (if using), cook until soft.
6. Stir in turmeric and salt.
7. Add chopped spinach, mix well.
8. Cover and cook for 3–4 minutes until spinach wilts and water evaporates.
9. Stir occasionally. Optionally add peas or paneer in the last 2 minutes.
10. Taste and adjust salt. Serve warm.
11. Serve with 1 roti, plain rice, or mix into a grain bowl.
12. Top with a spoon of yogurt or squeeze of lemon juice for freshness.