It is a fast publish for a simple, quick and spinach-packed aspect dish. It is the kind of factor I get enthusiastic about – easy, however daring on taste. Even higher, all of the elements come collectively in a single pan. I came upon this recipe for Coconut-laced Spiced Spinach as I used to be flipping by means of Anjum Anand’s e book , in early 2011. Not far more than ten minutes later, we have been sitting right down to the desk with it as a part of our meal. I’ve cooked variations of in endlessly within the years since.

Spiced Coconut Spinach: The Method

The important thing right here is having all of your elements cleaned, prepped and able to go. You toast just a few spices, add a pile of shredded spinach to the skillet, and end issues off with a burst of lemon juice and golden-toasted coconut.

A Few Concepts

I believe I am so enthusiastic about this partially as a result of it’s so versatile. Whereas it makes an incredible aspect – I additionally prefer it in, on and below a number of issues. Living proof, alongside certainly one of these particular . It is also nice on an open-faced veggie burger, in tacos, in a wrap, over brown rice or farro, and so on. I additionally wish to make a meal of it with some grilled tofu, paneer, or fried egg. Let me know if you find yourself making it, and what you do with it! 

The Spice Profile & Variations

The cumin is very nice right here, I’ve dialed it up through the years. My recommendation? Do not skimp. The identical goes for the pink pepper profile. I’ve added extra over time, however it’s a type of issues the place you actually simply wish to add it to your liking. I discuss by means of another concepts on this listing of variations as properly.

• Add-ins: I typically add different additional quick-cooking greens to the skillet together with my spinach. Segments of skinny asparagus work properly, as does small broccoli or cauliflower florets.
• Herb It Up: If I’ve any contemporary herbs readily available – chopped cilantro, basil, chives, and/or dill – including them after the spinach has cooked is a pleasant method to experiment with the flavour profile.
• Swap your chiles: Use a chopped serrano chile instead of the pink chile flakes for a greener spiciness.
• Burst of Ginger: Mince a small knob of peeled ginger together with the garlic-shallot paste for those who love ginger.

Cooking Spinach

The primary factor to recollect – resist the urge to overcook the spinach. You wish to cook dinner it simply lengthy sufficient for it to break down, cook dinner by means of, and brighten up. And bear in mind it continues to cook dinner after you pull it from the warmth.

Hope you want this as a lot as I do. And thanks for the inspiration – I am actually having fun with the Ayurvedic angle of this e book.