Bengali Spinach Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2/3 cup raw almonds
2 cups warm water
3 tbsp ghee
1 tbsp black mustard seeds
1/2 tsp whole cumin seed
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tbsp grated ginger
1 tbsp minced green chili
2 lbs trimmed fresh spinach
1/3 cup shredded coconut
1 tbsp salt
2 tbsp water
1/8 tsp nutmeg

Directions:

Soak nuts in warm water for 4 hours or overnight.
Drain, wash and drain again.
Heat ghee in a large pot over moderate heat.
When hot, but not smoking, add the spice seeds and sugar.
Fry until the seeds darken and the sugar caramelizes.
Add the ginger, chiles, spinach, nuts, coconut and salt.
Cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes.
Uncover, gently turn the spinach over. Add water if necessary.
Cook for a further 10 minutes. Stir in the nutmeg and heat through for 1 to 2 minutes.
Garnish with lemon and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	355.99 Kcal (1490 kJ)
Calories from fat	244.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.22g	42%
Cholesterol	28.42mg	9%
Sodium	1952.7mg	81%
Potassium	1482.33mg	32%
Total Carbs	21.86g	7%
Sugars	8.22g	33%
Dietary Fiber	7.68g	31%
Protein	12.69g	25%
Vitamin C	66.6mg	111%
Iron	8.1mg	45%
Calcium	307.1mg	31%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	87.28 Kcal (365 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.67g	42%
Cholesterol	6.97mg	9%
Sodium	478.75mg	81%
Potassium	363.43mg	32%
Total Carbs	5.36g	7%
Sugars	2.01g	33%
Dietary Fiber	1.88g	31%
Protein	3.11g	25%
Vitamin C	16.3mg	111%
Iron	2mg	45%
Calcium	75.3mg	31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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