Description
Easy Saag Aloo is a comforting Indian dish that blends creamy spinach with tender potatoes and aromatic spices. In just 30 minutes, you can create a vibrant meal that delights the senses and nourishes the soul. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, offering a healthy balance of flavors that pairs beautifully with naan or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 cup coconut milk (or cream)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline your cooking process.
- Wash spinach under running water, drain well, and set aside.
- Peel and dice potatoes into small cubes. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft (5-7 minutes). Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in cumin, coriander, and turmeric; toast spices for a minute until aromatic.
- Add chopped spinach and boiled potatoes to the skillet. Pour in coconut milk, stirring gently to combine. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg