Spinach Pumpkin Stir-fry

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• Leaf Spinach (frozen*) - 1 lb (450 gm)
• Pumpkin - 2 cups, cut into cubes
• Onion - 1 med, thinly sliced
• Garlic cloves - 2 thinly sliced
• Dried Chili pepper - 2 - 3, torn into small pieces
• Salt - to taste
• Paprika powder - 1/2 tsp

Methods:

• 1. In a non-stick pan, heat 3 tbsp of oil. Add the dried chili peppers and the garlic, saute to infuse the oil.
  
• 2. Add the onions and salt. Saute till they are translucent.
  
• 3. Add the frozen spinach and stir to combine. The heat will defrost the spinach as well as cook it. Keep sauteing for 5-8 min on medium-high heat.
  
• 4. Meanwhile, in a microwavable bowl, place the cubed pumpkin. In half cup of water mix in the paprika powder with 1 tsp of sugar. You can skip the sugar. I, however, like extra sweet pumpkins. Pour the spiced water over the pumpkins, cover and microwave on high for 3-5 min till they are perfectly steamed.
• 5. Once the spinach has reached a dark green colour, and all the excess moisture has evaporated, add the pumpkins to the spinach. Saute for 2-3 min.
• 6. Serve with white rice.
  

Hints:
* You can use fresh ones, I like the frozen ones coz there is less work as no need to wash or chop. If you are using fresh ones, then adjust the measurements.