Aloo Palak

TIP: Sprinkle over chopped coriander and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving for added depth of flavour.
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Directions

  • Heat the vegetable oil over a medium high heat and add the cumin seeds. Fry for 30 seconds to a minute.
  • Add the curry powder, garlic and fenugreek seeds and fry over a medium heat for another minute or two. Stir well to prevent burning.
  • Add the chillies and onion and fry for 2 minutes until soft and translucent.
  • If the potatoes are in water, drain them well and dry off.
  • Add the potatoes and fry for 3 minutes.
  • Cover with a lid and add two tablespoons of water. Lower the heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes until completely tender but not falling apart.
  • Remove the cover and add the spinach, salt, chili powder, turmeric and lemon juice. Stir well and cook until the spinach is wilted.
  • Serve with rice or butter naan bread.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Oil, vegetable
  • 1 ½ tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Curry Powder, mild
  • 1 tbsp Garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp Fenugreek, seeds
  • 2 Green chillies, de-seeded, chopped
  • 1 Onion
  • 5 Potatoes, medium, peeled and cubed
  • 3 cups Spinach, fresh
  • 1 tsp Salt, fine
  • ½ tsp Chili powder, fine
  • ½ tsp Turmeric, fine
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
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