ALOO PALAK (STIR-FRIED INDIAN POTATOES AND SPINACH)

Aloo Palak (Stir-Fried Indian Potatoes and Spinach) image

Provided by Cody Harris

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, or as needed
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
2 bunches fresh spinach, chopped
salt to taste

Steps:

Grind garlic and ginger together to make a paste.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion in the hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add cumin, coriander, cayenne, and turmeric. Add ginger-garlic paste. Mix well. Stir in remaining oil, potatoes, and tomatoes; cook until oil leaves the side of the pan, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and salt; continue to cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 184.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g