Aloo Palak Recipe
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 91kcal
Aloo palak is a healthy and nutritious Indian potato and spinach stir fry. Made using simple ingredients, it comes together in under 30 minutes (vegan, gluten-free).
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon chopped green chili
- ½ cup chopped onions
- 8 ounce potatoes 225 g, peeled and cubed
- 4 ounce chopped tomatoes 115 g
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 ounce spinach 225 g, chopped
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and let them crackle for 3-4 seconds.
- Add garlic and green chili and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add onions and cook until they become translucent (2-3 minutes).
- Now add the cubed potatoes and mix well.
- Cover the pan with a lid. Cook on low heat until the potatoes are tender (10-12 minutes).
- Add tomatoes and salt and cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes are mushy.
- Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red pepper flakes and saute for another minute.
- Now add the chopped spinach and mix everything well. Cover the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on medium heat.
- Remove the lid and mix everything well. Serve hot.
Notes
You can use any vegetable oil or even mustard oil to make this sabzi. You can even choose ghee/clarified butter, for a richer taste.
Use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes, for a healthier version.
Adjust the amount of green chilies as per your taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5053IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg