Aloo Palak (Indian Potatoes and Spinach)

Name: Aloo Palak (Indian Potatoes and Spinach)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 300 g spinach; 2 garlic cloves; 1 inch fresh ginger; 2 onions; 1 green chili; 200 g waxy potatoes; 1 tsp turmeric; 4 tbsp ghee; 1 tsp cumin seed; 1 tsp garam masala; 0.5 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp fresh cream; salt

Gently simmered spinach, waxy potatoes and coriander, warmed with ginger and chilli, a South Asian dish.

30 min · Serves 2 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In a pan cook the spinach with garlic, ginger, onions and the green chilies for about 5-10 minutes.
10 min
2
Remove from the pan and blend to a fine puree and keep aside. In the meantime boil the potatoes with salt and turmeric until done, apprximately 10 minutes and set aside when done.
10 min
3
Heat ghee in a pan, fry cumin seeds along with spinach-onion paste and simmer for a few minutes.
4
Add the cooked potatoes, garam masala, coriander and cumin powder and a little water if needed.
5
Simmer for few minutes till the potatoes absorb the flavor. Add fresh cream if desired.