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Aloo Palak (Spinach and Potato Curry - Nut-Free)

A comforting and nutritious Pakistani dish made with potatoes and spinach in a flavorful gravy. This recipe is meticulously crafted to be entirely nut-free.

50m4 servings
NUTS-free
320 cal|8g protein|50g carbs|10g fat|10g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Potatoes (cubed)
  • about 285 g Fresh spinach
  • 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 medium Tomato (chopped)
  • 1 Green chilies (slit)
  • 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • to taste Salt

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
  2. 2Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  3. 3Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
  4. 4Add chopped tomato and cook until softened.
  5. 5Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and cumin powder. Cook for a minute.
  6. 6Add cubed potatoes and salt. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
  7. 7Add spinach and green chilies. Mix well and cover the pot.
  8. 8Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the spinach is cooked down.
  9. 9Stir in garam masala and cook for another minute.
  10. 10Serve hot with rice.

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