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Dairy-Free Aloo Palak (Spinach and Potato Curry)

A comforting and nutritious Pakistani dish featuring potatoes and spinach cooked in a dairy-free spiced gravy.

40m4 servings
DAIRY-free
250 cal|8g protein|35g carbs|8g fat|7g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Potatoes
  • about 450 g Spinach
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 1 medium Tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Garam Masala
  • 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
  • 1/2 cup Water

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

Instructions

  1. 1Heat the 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat (176.7°C / 175°C).
  2. 2Add the 1 medium chopped onion and saute for 5-7 minutes, until it is golden brown.
  3. 3Add the 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste and saute for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  4. 4Add the 1 medium chopped tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, until they have softened.
  5. 5Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, and 1 teaspoon coriander powder. Cook for 30 seconds, mixing constantly, until fragrant.
  6. 6Add the about 450 g of potatoes, cut into 2.54 cm cubes, and the about 450 g of spinach. Stir everything to coat with the spices.
  7. 7Pour in the 1/2 cup of water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low (148.9°C / 150°C), and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  8. 8Stir in the 1/4 teaspoon garam masala and serve hot.

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