S..Minced Spinach and Cilantro Masala

Minced Spinach and Cilantro Masala
Style : South Indian(Karnataka)


* 2 cups of fresh, washed spinach
* ½ cup washed cilantro leaves
* 1 small green chilli - diced
* small piece of ginger - diced
* ½ tsp salt
* ½ tsp cumin seeds
* 1 tblsp coconut powder
* ½ tblsp olive oil
* 5 - 6 mint leaves - for that final touch!

Keep a medium-sized frying pan on heat, add olive oil.
When the oil becomes hot, add cumin seeds and fry for 1 minute.
Then add chillies and ginger and fry until the ginger becomes light-brown.
Now, add the cut spinach leaves, mix well and cook until they become soft and lose their moisture.
Remove from heat and keep aside for about 10 minutes , allowing it to cool.

In a blender, put the cooled spinach, cilantro and all the other ingredients.
Blend very well so that the spinach leaves mix with all the spices to form a smooth paste.
Add a little water if required.
Garnish with mint leaves and transfer to a serving dish.

Optional serving: This dish has a lovely green hue when cooked well.
It can also be served as an appetizer at the beginning of the meal.
Just add ½ cup of water , mix well and serve in soup bowls