Sauteed Spinach With Indian Spices - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons a neutral vegetable oil
1/2 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 -3 large garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
4 teaspoons julienned ginger
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 lbs fresh spinach, stems removed
2 teaspoons whole brown mustard seeds
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

In a high straight-sided medium skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and the garlic, and cook until shallots are lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in ginger, cumin, and turmeric, and cook for 30 seconds.
Add spinach and mustard seeds; season with salt and pepper; cook, tossing until spinach is just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from skillet, and serve immediately.