Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      cups          chopped spinach
   2      large         onoins chopped fine
   2      large         potatoes boiled and peeled
   1                    tomato grated
   2                    green chillies
   1      1 inch piece  ginger
   1      teaspoon      lemon juice
     1/2  teaspoon      wheat or other flour
   1      teaspoon      red chilli powder
   1      teaspoon      cinnamon-clove powder
     1/4  teaspoon      turmeric powder
     1/2  teaspoon      cumin seeds
   2      pinches       asafoetida
     1/2  teaspoon      garam masala
     1/2  tablespoon    butter
   4      tablespoons   ghee
                        salt to taste

Preparation:

Put the washed spinach in a pan, add very little water (just a sprinkle) and a pinch of salt. Cover and boil over a high flame for 2 minutes. Cool quickly, or hold under running water in a colander. Put in a mixie, add green chilli and run for a minute. Keep slightly coarse, do not make very smooth. Keep aside. Cut the potatoes into big pieces. Heat ghee and fry potatoes till light brown. Drain the potatoes, keep aside. In the same hot ghee add the cumin seeds. Add the ginger, onions and fry till very tender. Add the tomato and further fry for two minutes. Add all the dry masalas and fry till ghee separates. Add spinach and potatoes. When it resumes a boil sprinkle the flour and stir well. Boil for 2-3 minutes. Add lemon juice Just before serving heat butter in a tiny saucepan and add the asafoetida. Pour over the vegetable and mix gently. Serve hot with naan or parathas or even rice. Note: You may use boiled peas, boiled corn kernels or paneer chunks in the above dish, instead of potatoes. Making time: 45 minutes Makes for: 6 Shelf life: Best fresh