Description
Discover the comforting warmth of Easy Saag Aloo Spinach Potato, a delightful dish where tender potatoes meet vibrant spinach and aromatic spices. This recipe is quick to prepare, making it the ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Each bite envelops your taste buds in rich flavors, creating a satisfying meal that brings friends and family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and chop the spinach; set aside. Peel and dice the Yukon Gold potatoes into bite-sized chunks.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper; stir for another minute until aromatic.
- Fold in diced potatoes with the spices and add enough water to cover them partially. Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Once potatoes are soft, gradually stir in chopped spinach until wilted—cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with naan or rice; squeeze lemon juice on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg