This Easy Braised Spinach Recipe is a quick, healthy side dish made with fresh spinach, onion, garlic, and tomato. Lightly sautéed and simmered until tender, it’s full of flavor and ready in under 25 minutes. Perfect with rice, grilled meats, or even on toast, this simple braised spinach is nutritious, budget-friendly, and ideal for everyday meals.
Ingredients
- 200 g baby spinach (roughly chopped)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 3 dried red chillies
- 1 spig curry leaves
- 5 cloves of garlic
- 1 tomato
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the spinach thoroughly in water mixed with a little salt to remove any sand or grit. Drain well and set aside.
- In a medium pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in the dried chillies, curry leaves, and garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomato and stir. Partially cover the pot and let it cook for 3–5 minutes, or until the tomato softens and melts.
- Add the spinach and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts and reduces in volume.
- Add ½ teaspoon of fine salt (or to taste). Stir well to mix the seasoning evenly.
- Continue cooking until most of the water has evaporated and the spinach looks soft and well-braised. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.