Hamli (sautéed collard greens)

Instructions

1. Remove the thick central stalks from the leaves, then slice them finely into strips.
2. Thinly slice the onions and crush or chop the garlic.
3. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and cook the onions for 5 minutes, until translucent.
4. Add the garlic, cumin and sweet paprika, and stir for 1 minute.
5. Add the leaves a handful at a time, letting them wilt as you go.
6. Pour in the water, cover and simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until the greens are very tender.
7. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve hot.