"Buttered" Greens with potatoes

 Here is another "Staple Meal" from my house... when I have time to make it! It can be side dish or the main course!

1 lb spinach

1 lb kale (or fresh chard, mustard)

2 tsp olive oil

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)

6 potatoes peeled and cut into quarters

1 ½ tsp ginger 

1 ½ tsp cumin seeds

2 tsp curry powder

½ tsp salt

 Wash the greens. Dry and chop coarsely.

  Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add cumin seeds, garlic and chili. Stir fry for one minute. Reduce the heat; add the potatoes and brown all over for six minutes.

                                        Love the greens!


The greens will be added in several batches. For the first batch, fill the pan with the greens and cook until wilted. (Speed up the process by stirring the already cooked potatoes on top of the greens). Continue with the rest of the greens.
 

              The greens are wilted... ready for the next batch!


Add ginger and salt. Mix well. Add 1 cup boiling water. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
 

Uncover and stir in the curry powder. Continue cooking until all the moisture is evaporated. Adjust seasoning as needed.
 
 
                                         Enjoy!