Spinach and Omelette Curry

This green spinach curry with omelette pieces is a very healthy side dish for almost any Indian meal, or a tasty and nutritious lunch when served on a bed of rice or even by itself. The spinach tempers the spices just enough that the curry is warming and comforting, instead of overwhelming the palette.

Spinach and omelette curry

Eggs:

1 tablespoon butter
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Curry:

1 pound fresh spinach, trimmed
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
3 hot green chillies, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

Heat the butter for the eggs in a frying pan over medium heat. Beat the eggs together with the garam masala and salt, and pour into the frying pan when the butter is melted. Gently stir with a wooden spoon for a few moments, then let the eggs sit for 3-4 minutes or until the bottom is set. Flip the eggs and fry for another 2-3 minutes on the other side, until the eggs are set throughout. Remove from the pan, and cut into 1/2-inch to 1-inch pieces. Set aside.

Meanwhile, steam the spinach for 8 minutes over strongly simmering water or in a steamer. Put the spinach in a blender and grind for a few seconds until it becomes a paste, and set aside.

Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add the olive oil, wait a few seconds, then swirl around. Toss in the onions, garlic, ginger, chillies, cumin, coriander and cayenne. Stir fry for 8 minutes or until the onions are well softened. Stir in the tomatoes and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Add the puréed spinach, turn down the heat slightly, and let simmer for 10 minutes or until the liquid is well reduced.

Before serving, add the salt and taste for seasoning. Stir in the egg pieces and simmer for another couple of minutes to let them warm.

Serve on a bed of rice, or by itself in a bowl. Serves 3 to 4.