Saag Aloo

Nutritious spinach makes the base for this traditional, healthy Indian side dish, combined with potato and spices.

This recipe makes 4 serving

Equipment: large pan, tablespoon, chopping board, knife, wooden spoon

Prep Time: 25 minutes

 

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 tbsp chopped ginger
  • 500g potato, cut into 2cm (¾in) chunks
  • 1 large red chilli, halved, deseeded and finely sliced
  • ½ tsp each black mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric
  • 250g spinach leaves

 

METHOD:

STEP 1

Heat 2 tbsp sunflower oil in a large pan, add 1 finely chopped onion, 2 sliced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp chopped ginger, and fry for about 3 mins.

STEP 2

Stir in 500g potatoes, cut into 2cm chunks, 1 halved, deseeded and finely sliced red chilli, ½ tsp black mustard seeds, ½ tsp cumin seeds, ½ tsp turmeric and ½ tsp salt and continue cooking and stirring for 5 mins more.

STEP 3

Add a splash of water, cover, and cook for 8-10 mins.

STEP 4

Check the potatoes are ready by spearing with the point of a knife, and if they are, add 250g spinach leaves and let it wilt into the pan. Take off the heat and serve.