SAAG ALOO (INDIAN POTATOES WITH SPINACH)

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With an overabundance of spinach from our local farmers' market, I was looking for a way to use it. Adding chicken to this northern-Indian dish turned it from a side dish into a one-dish meal. Add sriracha or similar if you like it hot! (About 6 WW points)

Provided by Carolyn Haas @Linky1

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon(s) butter
2 teaspoon(s) olive oil
8-12 ounce(s) potatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/4 teaspoon(s) turmeric
1/4 teaspoon(s) cumin
1/4 teaspoon(s) tandoori masala or garam masala
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) ground coriander
2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
3 tablespoon(s) water
6 ounce(s) fresh spinach
OPTIONAL ADDITION
6 ounce(s) cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized pot, bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil. Peel and cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces, add them to the boiling water and cook for about 7 minutes. Remove them from the heat, drain and set aside.
  • Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the parboiled potatoes for about 8-12 minutes they begin to brown; remove them from the pan and set aside.
  • Turn down the heat; add the onions and pepper and sauté for a few minutes until limp.
  • If using *chicken* variation, add it now. Then add the spices and sauté for 2 minutes
  • Add the lemon juice and water and simmer for a few minutes more. Add the spinach and cook, stirring frequently, until the spinach is fully wilted.
  • Add the potatoes back to the skillet and mix well. Serve hot.

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