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    Aloo Palak

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    Aloo Palak or Saag Aloo is a Healthy, Easy Recipe in which Potatoes and Spinach are sautéed together with a few spices. It is served as a main or a side with chapatti. It also happens to be Vegan!

    More watery Aloo Palak in a bowl

     

    Aloo Palak

    This is a simple but comforting dish and there are a number of ways to make it. You can either make a dry one or one that is a little mere watery.

    Why I love Saag Aloo/Aloo Palak

    It is a quick recipe to make

    It is an easy recipe!

    Great way to get some greens into the kids.

    It is Vegan.

    It is Healthy.

    It is spiced very lightly but tastes incredible anyway.

    It needs only a simple side of Chapatti or Daal.

    It is a budget friendly recipe.

    It is all made in one pot.

    It is high in Iron.

    Top tips to make the BEST Aloo Palak

    You can use fresh bags of Baby Spinach from the Supermarket like I do or you can buy fresh Spinach and trim. If using the latter, weigh after trimming.

    You can also use frozen Spinach in this recipe.

    Finely chop the Spinach by hand.

    Try to chop the Potatoes evenly and also chop them quite small so they cook fast. A good size is around ½ inch.

    As tempting as it is, do not stir the Spinach and Potatoes after the potatoes have begun to soften. I am someone who has to step away and find something else to do during this time because I am so impatient. Stirring them at this stage will just break them down.

    Blend tomatoes before hand to make for a smoother base.

    Variations

    You can adjust the Spices in this recipe. Some people only use whole spices - Fenugreek, Cumin, Mustard and Garlic and that is also delicious.

    The spices here are minimal and as such, you can add more or less according to your liking. 

    You can also add just some ground Garam Masala at the end.

    Ingredients in Saag Aloo

    Onion - 1 red or white

    Garlic, Cumin, Coriander, Tumeric, Red Chilli Powder, Salt

    Potato - Either baby or chopped Potatoes

    Tomato - Fresh or tinned

    Green Chillies or Dry Red Chillies

    Spinach - Fresh, tinned or frozen

    Coriander - to garnish

    Lemon Juice - A little squeeze at the end.

    How to make Aloo Palak or Saag Aloo

    Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

    Once hot, add cumin seeds.

    Cumin and Oil in pot

    When they sizzle, add Onion, Garlic and Chillies and cook for 10 - 15 minutes till golden brown.

    Onion and Red Chilli in pot with wooden spoon

    Add Tomato and cook till soft.

    Add Salt, Coriander, Chilli Powder and Turmeric Powder. Mix well. Cover and cook on low for 2 minutes.

    Add Spinach and water, cook covered on low for 30 minutes. Stir regularly.

    Spinach added to pot

    Add Potatoes and cook covered on low for 15 - 20 minutes.

     

    Potateos added to Spinach in pot

    Add a squeeze of lemon juice and mix.

    How to serve it

    This goes beautifully with a hot buttered roti. Alternatively, you can also stir in a nice generous spoonful of butter at serving time. Butter really complements the flavours of the spinach so well.

    More Indian Veg Recipes:

    Corn Chaat

    Vegan/Vegetarian Healthy Manchow Soup – Indo Chinese

    Hakka Noodles

    Pav Bhaji Recipe

    Okra Fries

    **if you make something from tiffin and tea, i would love to see your creations! don’t forget to rate this recipe and leave a comment below! we love to hear from you. safira x

    Aloo Palak in a small bowl with Chapatti to side
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    Aloo Palak

    Aloo Palak or Saag Aloo is a Healthy, Easy Recipe in which Potatoes and Spinach are sautéed together with a few spices. It is usually served as a side but can be served as a main with chapatti. It also happens to be Vegan!

    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine Indian
    Keyword aloo palak, Saag, saag aloo,
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 100 kcal
    Author Safira

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
    • 1 ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 1 Onion Diced
    • 5 cloves Garlic Crushed or sliced fine
    • 2 Green Chillies Pierced
    • 1 Tomato Pureed or diced
    • Salt
    • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
    • ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
    • 450 g Baby Spinach Leaves
    • 110 ml Water
    • 500 g Potato Peeled and diced into 3-4 cm cubes
    • 1/2 tbsp Lemon Juice
    • Fresh Coriander chopped, to serve

    Instructions

    1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

    2. Once hot, add cumin seeds. When they sizzle, add Onion, Garlic and Green Chilli, cover and cook for 10 - 15 minutes till golden brown.

    3. Add Tomato and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.

    4. Add Salt, Coriander Powder, Chilli Powder and Turmeric Powder. Mix well. Cook for 2 minutes.

    5. Add Spinach and Water. Cook covered on low for 30 minutes.

    6. Add Potatoes and cook for covered on low for 15 - 20 minutes. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and mix.

      Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with a sprinkling of Coriander leaves.

    Recipe Notes

    Top tips to make the BEST Aloo Palak

    • You can use fresh bags of Baby Spinach from the Supermarket like I do or you can buy fresh Spinach and trim. If using the latter, weigh after trimming.
    • You can also use frozen Spinach in this recipe.
    • Finely chop the Spinach by hand.
    • Try to chop the Potatoes evenly and also chop them quite small so they cook fast. A good size is around ½ inch.
    • As tempting as it is, do not stir the Spinach and Potatoes after the potatoes have begun to soften. I am someone who has to step away and find something else to do during this time because I am so impatient. Stirring them at this stage will just break them down.
    • Blend tomatoes before hand to make for a smoother base.

    Variations

    You can adjust the Spices in this recipe. Some people only use whole spices - Fenugreek, Cumin, Mustard and Garlic and that is also delicious.

    The spices here are minimal and as such, you can add more or less according to your liking. 

    You can also add just some ground Garam Masala at the end.

    How to serve it

    This goes beautifully with a hot buttered roti. Alternatively, you can also stir in a nice generous spoonful of butter at serving time. Butter really complements the flavours of the spinach so well.

    Nutrition Facts
    Aloo Palak
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 100 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Sodium 54mg2%
    Potassium 449mg13%
    Carbohydrates 8g3%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 5874IU117%
    Vitamin C 28mg34%
    Calcium 90mg9%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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