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Easy Saag Aloo

Easy Saag Aloo: Quick, Creamy Comfort for Busy Nights

Easy Saag Aloo is a vibrant vegan dish that combines potatoes and fresh spinach in just 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dish
  • 2-3 medium Potatoes use waxy potatoes for the best texture
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach can be swapped with kale or Swiss chard
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil can use coconut oil or ghee
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds or ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder essential for an authentic taste
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder can be replaced with ground coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala store-bought or homemade
  • to taste Salt adjust according to preference
For Cooking
  • 1 cup Water adjust for preferred consistency
Optional Flavor Boost
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh is recommended

Equipment

  • Medium-sized pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Saag Aloo
  1. Prepare the ingredients by peeling and dicing the potatoes, and washing and chopping the spinach.
  2. Heat the oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat and sauté the cumin seeds.
  3. Cook the chopped onion until golden and caramelized.
  4. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and cook until fragrant.
  5. Incorporate diced potatoes into the mixture and cook for about 5 minutes.
  6. Add the turmeric, coriander powder, and salt, mixing well.
  7. Pour in water and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  8. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
  9. Finish with garam masala before serving.
  10. Optionally, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, cut potatoes uniformly and avoid overcooking spinach. Adjust water for desired consistency.

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