Aloo Palak (Stir-Fried Indian Potatoes and Spinach)

This popular Indian dish of potatoes, tomatoes, and spinach, or aloo palak, incorporates the flavors of garlic, ginger, cumin, and coriander.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 218 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Grind garlic and ginger together to make a paste.

Step 2

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.