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Palak Tomatar (Spinach & Tomatoes)

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Ingredients And Procedures

1 lb Spinach, fresh or thawed

3 Tomatoes, chopped

1 Onion, large and chopped

1/4 ts Turmeric

1 tb Ginger, fresh and chopped

2 Green chilies (optional)

1 c Water

5 tb Butter/Oleo

1 pn Salt

1 tb Lemon juice

Place spinach, tomatoes, onions, turmeric, ginger and chilies in a saucepan with 1 cup water. Cook, covered, 15 mins over medium-low heat. Remove from heat and cool. Blend in an electric blender to a creamy consistency. Heat butter/oleo in a saucepan. Add spinach mixture and salt to taste. Cook for 5 mins over low heat. Add lemon juice and serve.

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