Aloo Palak (Spinach with Potatoes)

Aloo Palak is a versatile side dish that is a great complement to any meal. Aloo (potatoes) and Palak (spinach) are two vegetables I always have in my kitchen. Potatoes we all know are used in so many ways and have endless recipes. I also use spinach in many dishes. I thought I had done this recipe a long time ago, but today I made this dish for my family after some time and they enjoyed it very much and asked me if I have done this video recipe. I was looking on my website and realized I have not done this recipe yet. This is a common recipe, but this is my version of Aloo Palak. Adding fenugreek seeds and besan (gram flour) kicks off the flavor to the dish. For me and Alex, this is a comfort dish. This recipe is also vegan and gluten free. I serve this as a side dish, or I enjoy rolling it in a Roti or Paratha to make a to-go lunch. Alex especially enjoys making grilled cheese sandwiches filled with leftover Aloo Palak.

I have done many recipes for spinach:

Palak Paneer, Saag, Spinach Crisps, Chole Palak, Palak Puri

This recipe will serve 4.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings people

Ingredients

2 cup potatoes cut into small pieces I used 2 medium size potatoes
4 cup spinach finely chopped, approx. 8oz
½ cup tomato finely chopped
4 Tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seed jeera
¼ tsp fenugreek seeds methi optional
1 Tbsp besan gram flour
1 Tbsp coriander powder dhania
½ tsp red chili powder adjust to taste
¼ tsp turmeric haldi
1 tsp salt
½ tsp mango powder amchoor

Instructions

Heat the oil in a saucepan. The oil should be moderately hot. Add the cumin seeds as they crack add besan, and fenugreek seeds. Stir for about one minute, besan will become aromatic and will be light golden brown.
Next add tomato, coriander, red chili powder, and turmeric.
Stir-fry spice mix until spice mix starts leaving the oil. It should take about 2 minutes.
Add potatoes, spinach, and 1/2 cup of water, cover the pan. Let it cook over medium heat. The potatoes should be very tender but not mushy and should be covered with spinach.

Notes

Do stir in between besan can stick to the bottom of the pan. I did stir once in between. If needed, add a little more water.

Aloo Palak should not be very dry, it should be moist. Add mango powder and stir, turn off the heat. Aloo Palak is ready.

Originally posted 2021-01-06 15:51:21.

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Aloo Palak (Spinach with Potatoes)