Spinach Pkhali

Ingredients

• 500 g (1 lb) spinach
• 120 g (1 cup) walnuts
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground coriander and ½ tsp fenugreek
• A handful of cilantro
• 1 tbsp wine vinegar
• Salt and a pinch of chili
• Pomegranate seeds to finish

Method

1. Blanch the spinach for 1 minute, drain, cool and squeeze out every drop of water.
2. Grind the walnuts, garlic, spices and cilantro to a paste.
3. Chop the spinach finely and mix with the paste, vinegar and salt.
4. Shape into small balls, press a dent in each and fill with pomegranate seeds.

Tip. Walnuts give the richness, with no oil needed.