How to Make Aloo Palak (Stir-Fried Indian Potatoes and Spinach) - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and healthy vegetarian dish that is bursting with Indian flavors, then Aloo Palak, or Stir-Fried Indian Potatoes and Spinach, is the perfect recipe for you. This dish is a classic in Indian cuisine and is loved for its combination of tender potatoes and fresh spinach, all cooked in a warm and aromatic blend of spices.

Aloo Palak is a popular dish in both North and South India, and it is often served as a main course with some fluffy naan bread or stea...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, or as needed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 bunches fresh spinach, chopped
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Grind garlic and ginger together to make a paste.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion in the hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add cumin, coriander, cayenne, and turmeric. Add ginger-garlic paste. Mix well. Stir in remaining oil, potatoes, and tomatoes; cook until oil leaves the side of the pan, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and salt; continue to cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Serve.
  • Nutrition

    218 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 185mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 78mg
    • Calcium: 210mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1583mg