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Saag Aloo

Saag aloo is a vegetarian curry of spinach and potatoes seasoned with warm spices and aromatics. Cooked on the stovetop until the potatoes are tender and the spinach wilts into a thick, fragrant sauce.

45
min
4
servings
260
kcal
5.9g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings
Potatoes1.5 lbs
Onion1 medium
Garlic4 cloves
Ginger1 tbsp
Ghee2 tbsp
Turmeric1/2 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Salt1/2 tsp

Method

1

Cut potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes. Roughly chop spinach. Dice onion, mince garlic and ginger.

2

Heat ghee in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

3

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4

Add garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and red pepper flakes; stir constantly for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.

5

Add potato cubes and stir to coat with spiced oil. Cook for 2 minutes.

6

Pour in vegetable broth, add salt, and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes until potatoes are almost tender.

7

Stir in chopped spinach in batches, allowing it to wilt with each addition. Cook uncovered for another 5 minutes until spinach is fully wilted and potatoes are tender.

8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories260 kcal
Protein5.9 g
Carbohydrate39.9 g
Fat9 g
Fibre2.7 g
Sodium548.8 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.

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