Spinach with Garden Cress

Chamsoor-Paalungo Saag

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    4 to 6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Food and Flavours from Nepal

By Jyoti Pathak

Published 2023

  • About

Spinach (paalungo ko saag) has long been one of the most beloved vegetables in Nepal and is served with almost every Nepali meal. Chamsoor-Paalungo Saag, a mild flavored spinach cooked with peppery garden cress, is a favorite combination. Garden cress (chamsoor) has long tender stems, pointed narrow leaves, and a spicy flavor. Cress can be cooked by itself, like any green, but tastes best when combined with other greens. If garden cress is not available substitute water