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Jacob's Creek

Reserve

Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage 2002

Spinach Delight

I am going to put up two versions of this recipe. The original is from Abha's mom. The modified version is a mix of that and a recipe I found on NYTimes food section.

Ingredients:
1 Bag washed and cut spinach
1/2 a medium onion finely chopped
1-2 finely chopped green chillies (Optional)
1 can Garbanzo beans
1 cup Vegetable broth
Salt to taste
Lemon to taste
Seasoning:
Oil
Methi seeds
Hing
2-3 cloves of Garlic
A touch of Jeera
Dried red chillies or red chilli powder

How to (Original Recipe from Aunty):
1. Take the spinach in a big bowl and microwave for 5 minutes. It will shrink significantly.
2. Heat oil. Add the seasonings (minus jeera).
3. Add the Spinach and cook well.
4. Voila ! its ready to serve.

Modified version:
1. Take the spinach in a big bowl and microwave for 5 minutes. It will shrink significantly.
2. Heat oil. Add all the seasonings and the finely chopped onions. If you are not using the dried red chillies then use the chopped green chillies and a pinch of red chilli powder. Saute well.
3. When onions are roasted add the garbanzo beans and Spinach. Sautee well.
4. Add the broth (add water as necessary to get a consistency you like. I like to make it like a soup or a dal) and cover and cook on low-medium flame for 5 minutes.
5. Take it off the flame and squeeze lemon. Its ready to serve.