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Easy Saag Aloo

Delicious Easy Saag Aloo: A Quick Comforting Veggie Dish

Easy Saag Aloo is a comforting vegetarian dish combining tender potatoes and vibrant spinach, perfect for quick, healthy meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Aloo (Potatoes)
  • 4 medium Potatoes Yukon Gold for creamy texture
  • 1 cup Water Vegetable broth can be used for more flavor
For the Saag (Spinach)
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Frozen spinach can be used
For the Aromatics
  • 1 large Onion Yellow onions are ideal
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds Or ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder Can be substituted with cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Use less for milder flavor
  • Salt Season to taste
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can use ghee
Optional for Brightness
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Vinegar can be used if unavailable

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Saag Aloo
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Peel and dice the potatoes into cubes, rinse and chop the spinach, and set aside.
  2. Heat Oil: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and sauté for 30 seconds.
  3. Sauté Onions: Stir in the chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and translucent.
  4. Add Garlic and Ginger: Mix in 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Cook Potatoes: Add the diced potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring well.
  6. Incorporate Spices: Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, and salt to taste; stir well.
  7. Add Water: Pour in about 1 cup of water, cover with a lid, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  8. Add Spinach: Once potatoes are nearly tender, gently fold in the chopped spinach and cook for another 5 minutes.
  9. Finish with Garam Masala: Stir in 1 teaspoon of garam masala and let sit for a minute before serving.
  10. Serve and Garnish: Optional - squeeze fresh lemon juice before serving with basmati rice or naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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