Saag Aloo - Spinach And Potato Stew (India) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 lb. spinach leaves, cleaned and rinsed
    3 medium new potatoes, cubed
    2 Tbsp. mustard seed
    1 large onion, thinly sliced
    2 large cloves garlic, minced
    1 tsp. ground coriander seed
    1 tsp. paprika
    1/4 tsp. ground cardamon seed
    1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
    1 tsp. black pepper
    cayenne pepper and salt to taste
    oil to saute
Preparation
    Put spinach and potatoes in large pot; cover with warm water and bring to boil.
    Simmer about 12 minutes until potatoes are tender.
    Saute onion and garlic; add all spices except salt and saute a minute more.
    Remove from heat.
    Drain potato mixture; reheat onion and spice mixture.
    Add potato mixture and gently stir to blend.
    Taste and add salt as desired.
    Simmer over low heat another 10 minutes until mixture is fairly dry and spices have been absorbed by vegetables.

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