Saag Aloo
A hearty and comforting Indian dish featuring spiced spinach and potatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Method
- 1
Heat oil in a pan; add cumin seeds and cook until fragrant.
- 2
Sauté onions until golden, then add ginger and garlic; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 3
Stir in chopped tomatoes and spices (coriander, garam masala, turmeric, chilli powder), cooking until tomatoes soften.
- 4
Add diced potatoes, stir to coat in spices, then add water; cover and cook until potatoes are tender.
- 5
Once potatoes are cooked, mix in the spinach and cook until wilted; season with salt.
Ingredients
- •2 tbsp oil
- •1 tsp cumin seeds
- •1 inch ginger, grated
- •4 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tsp garam masala
- •1/2 tsp turmeric
- •1 tsp chilli powder
- •1 cup water
- •200 g spinach
- •1 tsp salt
- •3 medium potatoes, cubed
- •1 large onion, finely chopped
- •1 medium tomato, chopped
- •2 tsp coriander powder
Notes
- •For creaminess, consider adding coconut cream towards the end.
- •Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- •Adjust spice levels based on your preference; add more chilli for extra heat.
- •Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
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