Borani Esfanej

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb of fresh cleaned chopped spinach leaves or 8 ounces frozen spinach, defrosted and drained well
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped finely
• 8 fluid ounces greek natural yoghurt
• 1 finely chopped garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped toasted walnuts
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 1 teaspoon powdered dried mint
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• salt and black pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat the olive oil and gently cook the onion and garlic in a covered pan over low heat until transparent.
• 2 add the chopped spinach leaves or the frozen spinach,and stir well. cook for approximately 5 minutes.should the spinach become too dry, you may wish to add a further dessertspoon of oil.
• 3 stir in the raisins and cook for another minute or two.
• 4 turn the spinach mixture into a mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.
• 5 stir in the chopped walnuts.
• 6 add the greek yoghurt and mix well.
• 7 season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 8 spoon into a serving dish, sprinkle with the mint and serve chilled. enjoy!