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Greens with Garlic and Raisins (Saag)

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jun 25, 2015
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A simple stir-fry turns sweetly golden when you marry spinach greens with raisins!

Greens with Garlic and Raisins (Saag)

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

Garam Masaala

  • 1 tablespoon cumin seed
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds (removed from pods)
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 2 three-inch cinnamon sticks, broken

Greens

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1 small to medium red onion, cut in half, thinly sliced
  • 5 medium cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1 bag (12 oz) washed fresh spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat ungreased 6-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Place all garam masaala ingredients in skillet; roast 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until seeds crackle, spices turn one shade darker and the mixture has a nutty, sweet aroma. Transfer to bowl; cool 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Step 
    2
    Place roasted spice blend in spice grinder. Grind until mixture looks like the texture of finely ground pepper. Store in airtight jar at room temperature for up to 1 month; beyond that, it will start to lose its full flavor. Makes 1/4 cup spice blend; use 1 teaspoon for this recipe.
  • Step 
    3
    In wok or deep 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add raisins; stir-fry about 1 minute or until raisins plump up. Add onion and garlic; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is golden brown. Stir in spinach; toss 2 to 3 minutes or until wilted. Stir in 1 teaspoon garam masaala and salt. Cook 1 minute.

Nutrition

140 Calories
6 g Total Fat
4 g Protein
21 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
140
Calories from Fat
55
Total Fat
6 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
370 mg
Potassium
680 mg
Total Carbohydrate
21 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Protein
4 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
70%
70%
Vitamin C
22%
22%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
16%
16%
Exchanges:
1/2 Fruit; 3 Vegetable; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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