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aloo palak

Aloo Palak Recipe

Aloo Palak is an easy, healthy, vegan Indian side dish made with potatoes, spinach, onion and with few basic spices.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 173kcal
Author: Pavani

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Baby spinach
  • 2 medium Potatoes chopped into small pieces
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Urad dal
  • ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Channa dal
  • 2 Garlic crushed
  • 2 Dry red chillies
  • 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon Coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garam masala
  • Salt as per taste
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • Curry leaves

Instructions

  • Heat a pan with oil, once the oil is hot add the cumin seeds,mustard+ urad dal, channa dal and saute for a few minutes. Then add dry red chillies, crushed garlic and fry for a few seconds.
  • Add finely chopped onion, a few curry leaves and saute for a few minutes until the onion turns translucent.
  • Next, add the chopped potatoes and mix well.
  • Add turmeric, coriander, red chilli powder, salt and mix well with potatoes, without burning the spices.
  • Cover and cook on medium heat for 6-7 minutes or until the potatoes are 90% cooked. Open the lid in between and stir them otherwise they will stick to the pan. Don't overcook them.
  • Add chopped spinach in batches and mix well. Cook for 3-5 minutes until all the spinach is combined well with the potatoes.
  • Finally, add garam masala and switch off the heat.
  • Serve the stir fry with roti or rice and dal

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1564IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
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