**Aloo Palak: A Culinary Symphony of Spinach and Potatoes**
Embark on a delightful culinary journey with Aloo Palak, a classic Indian dish that beautifully blends the earthy flavors of spinach and potatoes. This vibrant dish, also known as Saag Aloo, is a symphony of textures and tastes, offering a harmonious balance of soft, succulent spinach and tender, golden-brown potatoes. Aloo Palak is a vegetarian's delight, enjoyed by people of all ages, and can be easily prepared at home. Our collection of recipes provides diverse variations, catering to various tastes and preferences. From the traditional Punjabi Aloo Palak, bursting with aromatic spices, to the creamy and indulgent Palak Aloo, made luscious with the addition of cream or yogurt, there's a recipe here to tantalize every palate. Get ready to immerse yourself in the delectable flavors of Aloo Palak, a dish that truly embodies the culinary heritage of India.
ALOO PALAK (STIR-FRIED INDIAN POTATOES AND SPINACH)
Aloo palak (potato spinach) is a wholesome Punjabi recipe, commonly found in Indian restaurants.
Provided by Cody Harris
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
ALOO PALAK (INDIAN POTATOES & SPINACH)
I got this aloo palak recipe from daawat.com, but have adjusted it slightly to my liking. It will serve two as a main course when served with naan bread or rice, or four as a side dish. If you like it a little milder deseed the chilies.
Provided by -Sylvie-
Categories Spinach
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a pan cook the spinach with garlic, ginger, onions and the green chilies for about 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from the pan and blend to a fine puree and keep aside.
- In the meantime boil the potatoes with salt and turmeric until done, apprximately 10 minutes and set aside when done.
- Heat ghee in a pan, fry cumin seeds along with spinach-onion paste and simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked potatoes, garam masala, coriander and cumin powder and a little water if needed.
- Simmer for few minutes till the potatoes absorb the flavor.
- Add fresh cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.4, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 65.5, Sodium 134.7, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 7.3, Protein 8.7
SAAG ALOO
Nutritious spinach makes the base for this traditional, healthy Indian side dish, combined with potato and spices
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Side dish
Time 25m
Yield Serves 4 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 2 tbsp sunflower oil in a large pan, add 1 finely chopped onion, 2 sliced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp chopped ginger, and fry for about 3 mins.
- Stir in 500g potatoes, cut into 2cm chunks, 1 halved, deseeded and finely sliced red chilli, ½ tsp black mustard seeds, ½ tsp cumin seeds, ½ tsp turmeric and ½ tsp salt and continue cooking and stirring for 5 mins more.
- Add a splash of water, cover, and cook for 8-10 mins.
- Check the potatoes are ready by spearing with the point of a knife, and if they are, add 250g spinach leaves and let it wilt into the pan. Take off the heat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium
INDIAN SPINACH AND POTATOES
This is a Indian dish that I particularly enjoy. Its got a little spice and you can add extra jalapeños if you want more of a kick.
Provided by Dominick and Amanda
Categories Potato
Time 1h20m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Put the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Boil over moderate heat until tender when pierced with a knife, about 25 minutes. Drain and let cool, then halve the potatoes.
- Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, bring the water to a boil. Working in batches, add the spinach by handfuls and cook over moderately high heat until wilted. Using tongs, transfer the spinach to a colander and repeat with the remaining spinach. Squeeze the spinach dry, then transfer it to a food processor and puree. Wipe out the skillet.
- Heat the oil in the same skillet. Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and jalapeños and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and cilantro and cook over moderate heat until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Add the coriander, cumin, paprika and garam masala to the skillet and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes.
- Slowly stir in the yogurt. Add the potatoes and a large pinch of salt, cover and cook over moderately low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the pureed spinach and stir well. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes to blend the flavors. Season with salt. Transfer the potatoes and spinach to a platter or bowl, garnish with the cilantro leaves and serve.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk instead of light coconut milk.
- If you don't have curry leaves, you can substitute dried fenugreek leaves or chopped cilantro.
- Add a teaspoon of garam masala for an extra layer of flavor.
- Serve with basmati rice, roti, or naan.
- To make the dish vegan, omit the ghee and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Conclusion:
This Indian spinach and potato curry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you are a vegetarian or a meat-eater, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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