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Aloo Palak

Serves 4
40 mins
210 Kcal
If you're looking for a healthy and delicious recipe, you have reached the right spot. This aloo palak recipe is sure to be the best choice. Aloo Palak is one of the most popular Indian dishes, and it has tender potatoes (aloo) and fresh spinach (palak). This recipe of aloo palak is made so quickly; it looks lovely when accompanying roti or rice. Start washing the needed vegetables: 2-3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed, and a bunch of fresh spinach, washed and chopped. In the beginning, add oil to a pan and add cumin seeds. Once cumin seeds start spluttering, add finely chopped onions and saut them until they turn golden brown. After that, add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute till the mixture is fragrant. Add the cubed potatoes and spices: 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, one teaspoon of red chilli powder, and salt according to taste. Mix and cover the pan to let it cook for nearly 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the potatoes are just tender, add the chopped spinach to the pan and stir together; it will cook for another 5-7 minutes or so, or until wilted and potatoes are tender. For a creamier version, smash a few potato pieces in the mixture. Your aloo palak is finally ready to be served. Garnish with fresh coriander. This nutrient-rich package of flavours is a delicious, wholesome treat for lunch or dinner- just any meal of the day, sure!

Ingredients required for Aloo Palak

  1. 3-4 potato
  2. 500 gms spinach
  3. Salt
  4. 1/2 tsp garam masala
  5. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  6. 1 green chilli
  7. 1 tsp coriander powder
  8. 1 tsp cumin seeds
  9. 1 tsp red chilli powder
  10. 1 tomato
  11. Coriander
  12. 1 onion
  13. 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  14. 2 tbsp cooking oil

Cooking steps for Aloo Palak

  1. 1
    First of all, wash the spinach well so that there is no dirt or grit in it. You have to clean the leaves a few times under running water.
  2. 2
    Then chop the spinach finely and leave it aside.
  3. 3
    This way, the spinach will be cooked out evenly while blending with spices later.
  4. 4
    Boil 3-4 medium-sized potatoes in a pot of water.
  5. 5
    It will take about 15-20 minutes to boil, depending on the size of the potatoes.
  6. 6
    Then boil them until they are soft, remove the skins, cut them into small cubes, and put aside for later use in the curry.
  7. 7
    Warm two tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  8. 8
    The choice of oil will determine the flavour so that you could use mustard oil for an authentic taste.
  9. 9
    When hot, add one teaspoon of cumin seeds.
  10. 10
    As they roast in the oil, you will see a pleasant crackling, and that is the release of their essential oils that fill the oil with the warm, nutty taste of toasted cumin.
  11. 11
    Add one finely chopped onion to the pan and saut it to a light golden brown, which generally takes about 5-7 minutes.
  12. 12
    This is where the onion will be slow cooked to extract its sugar component, which will essentially balance the spices in the curry.
  13. 13
    When the onions turn golden brown, add 1 Tsp ginger-garlic paste and mix well for about a minute.
  14. 14
    This adds fragrance to the recipe.
  15. 15
    After that, add the chopped green chillies and one chopped tomato.
  16. 16
    Stir the mixture and cook till the tomatoes become soft and mushy like they would in a curry.
  17. 17
    Time to add those spices! Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, one teaspoon of red chilli powder, one teaspoon of coriander powder, and salt to taste.
  18. 18
    Stir all those spices well together. Let the mixture cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  19. 19
    This will allow spices to bloom and infuse their flavour into a dish.
  20. 20
    Handle the chopped spinach gently while you add it to the pan.
  21. 21
    Allow the curry mixture to simmer in the pan for around 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  22. 22
    The spinach will wilt down, and some water will be released. It will start to moisten the curry; this is very important because it's where all the flavours and texture come together.
  23. 23
    As soon as the spinach is cooked, you gently fold the boiled potatoes cubed into the pan.
  24. 24
    Mix well so that the potatoes get covered well with the delectable spinach mixture.
  25. 25
    Let everything cook together for another 5 minutes to let all the flavours blend spectacularly.
  26. 26
    Finally, add 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala powder and let it cook for another 2 minutes.
  27. 27
    This aromatic spice mix lifts the dish and infuses plenty of depth into the flavours.
  28. 28
    Garnish your Aloo Palak with coriander leaves freshly chopped.
  29. 29
    Have this hot with rotis or rice to make it a complete meal that is both satisfying and healthy.
  30. 30
    Savour the exuberant flavours and the nutritious goodness of this delicious dish!

Shop Ingredients

Red Chilli Powder (1 Tsp)
600
1
300
1
Spinach (500 gms)
21
1
33
1
38
1
Coriander
22
1
Cooking Oil (2 Tbsp)
143
1
172
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161
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150
1
151
1
302
1
141
1
730
1
236
1
173
1
Onion (1)
59
1
131
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29
1
29
1
44
1
102
1
72
1
139
1
76
1
80
1
Green Chilli (1)
9
1
17
1
175
1
Garam Masala (1/2 Tsp)
96
1
79
1
31
1
88
1
63
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52
1
90
1
108
1
82
1
42
1
Potato (3-4)
45
1
50
1
81
1
39
1
73
1
Turmeric Powder (1/2 Tsp)
66
1
68
1
122
1
225
1
Cumin Seeds (1 Tsp)
239
1
104
1
38
1
174
1
84
1
226
1
100
1
140
1
74
1
95
1
Salt
27
1
19
1
112
1
22
1
50
1
107
1
58
1
99
1
47
1
83
1
Tomato (1)
19
1
15
1
22
1
48
1
11
1
41
1
Ginger Garlic Paste (1 Tsp)
38
1
43
1
38
1
49
1
42
1
50
1
99
1
Coriander Powder (1 Tsp)
30
1

FAQs

How would you like to prepare spinach for Aloo Palak?

For Aloo Palak, you will want fresh spinach, but frozen also works well; just thaw them prior to using. Use fresh by washing the leaves really well and removing any dirt or grit. Briefly blanch the spinach leaves in boiling water, then immediately plunge them into cold water to maintain their vibrant green colour. Alternatively, you can saut them directly with the potatoes. Blanching, however, retains nutrients and renders it smoother if you're going to puree it.

How do I make sure the Aloo Palak does not become mushy?

To avoid mushy Aloo Palak, make sure to squeeze out all the excessive liquid from the blanched or thawed frozen spinach. Adding a few drops of oil into the pan while saut ing helps to dissipate some of the water. Also, if you add tomatoes or any other ingredient that releases water, cook them down until they almost dry out. If the food still looks watery, let it simmer over low flames and keep the pan open, allowing it to dry on its own.

In Aloo Palak, which spices are used?

Aloo Palak features a mix of spices from India. These spices include cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric, garam masala, ginger, garlic, green chillies, lemon juice, or a tomato chopped for the tinge. Spices can be adjusted to their required level and then garnished with fresh cilantro for a finishing touch.