Bengali Spinach
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Curry
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     2/3  cup           raw almonds
   2      cups          warm water
   3      tablespoons   ghee
   1      tablespoon    black mustard seeds
     1/2  teaspoon      whole cumin seeds
     1/4  teaspoon      fenugreek
   1 1/2  tablespoons   brown sugar
     1/2  tablespoon    grated ginger
   1      tablespoon    minced green chiles
   2      pounds        trimmed fresh spinach
     1/3  cup           shredded coconut
   1      tablespoon    salt
   2      tablespoons   water
     1/8  teaspoon      nutmeg
 

Preparation:

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.