Kheema Palakh (Beef with spinach)

___Ingredients_____________________

1 Lb of ground beef
1 onion chopped up
½ tsp. whole cumin seeds
1 small bay leaf
1 heaping tsp. of garlic and ginger paste (premixed)
2/3 tsp. of red chili powder
½ tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. coriander powder
1 tsp. cumin powder
1 ¼ tsp. of salt
¼ tsp. of Garam Masala (or substitute with pepper, a dash of cinnamon and 1 clove)
2 cups finely chopped spinach
1 ½ chopped tomato
Oil


___Preparation _________________

Sauté onions until light brown. Add bay leaf and cumin seeds and sauté for another minute.
Add ground beef and garlic/ginger paste and spices, with the exception of the Garam Masala. Stir occasionally until meat looks brown.
Add the chopped tomato and lower the heat to low/medium. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the spinach and mix it thoroughly with the beef. Cook for another 20 minutes.
When finished cooking, sprinkle with the Garam Masala, mix and serve.




* Can purchase Garam Masala at Indian or Pakistani stores