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Easy Saag Aloo

Easy Saag Aloo: Comforting Spinach & Potato Delight

Easy Saag Aloo is a plant-based dish featuring tender potatoes and fresh spinach, harmoniously infused with aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 4 cups fresh spinach washed and chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
For Spicing It Up
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • to taste salt
For Cooking Liquid
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by peeling and dicing the potatoes into equal-sized cubes and washing and chopping the spinach.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté cumin seeds until they crackle.
  3. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add the diced potatoes and stir well to combine. Cook them for 5 minutes.
  6. Introduce turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt to the potatoes and stir thoroughly.
  7. Pour in the water and cover the skillet, letting it simmer for 10 minutes.
  8. Once tender, add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted for about 5 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in garam masala. Let the dish rest for a couple of minutes.
  10. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and enjoy with basmati rice or naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 7000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Toast cumin seeds for added flavor; ensure potatoes are cut uniformly for even cooking.

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