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- 4.) A 1 inch piece of finely chopped ginger and
- 9.) Add in 1 tsp of sugar, adjust the seasoning then simmer it all for 30 to 45 minutes..until everything is nice and tender. Then,
- 3.) 10 oz of chopped spinach
- 4.) 1 tsp of ground coriander
- 5.) 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 6.) 1/4 tsp ground garam masala
- 7.) 1/4 tsp of salt
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