Aloo Saag

आलू साग · Ālū Sāg

Ingredients12

• potatoes500 g
• spinach400 g
• onion1
• tomato1
• garlic3 cloves
• ginger2 cm
• green chili1
• cumin seeds1 tsp
• turmeric1/2 tsp
• garam masala1/2 tsp
• vegetable oil3 tbsp
• salt1 tsp

Method

1. Peel and cube the potatoes. Wash the spinach, then roughly chop it with the onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, and green chili.
2. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the cumin seeds until they crackle.
3. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook until the onion softens.
4. Stir in the tomato, turmeric, and salt and cook until the tomato breaks down.
5. Add the potatoes and a splash of water, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are nearly tender.
6. Stir in the spinach, cover, and cook until it wilts and the potatoes are soft.
7. Mash some of the potatoes into the greens, sprinkle with garam masala, and simmer a few minutes more.
8. Taste and adjust the salt, then serve hot.