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Saag Aloo Recipe

This Saag Aloo brings together golden potatoes, vibrant spinach, and warming spices in a comforting one-pan dish that's full of flavor and easy to prepare. Perfect for cozy dinners or a flavorful addition to any Indian-inspired meal.
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Saag Aloo Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 220kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons ghee or neutral cooking oil
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 large red onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red chili finely chopped (adjust to taste with milder or hotter varieties)
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • teaspoon ground fenugreek
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree or paste
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 120 ml ½ cup chicken stock
  • 150 g 4 packed cups baby spinach
  • 600 g 1.3 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks (both waxy and floury varieties work well)
  • Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions

  • Begin by placing the peeled and chopped potatoes into a saucepan and covering them with cold water. Set over high heat and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Once done, drain them well and set aside.
  • While the potatoes cook, heat the ghee or oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until it’s hot and shimmering. Add the cumin and mustard seeds and let them sizzle for about a minute, or until they begin to pop and release their aroma.
  • Lower the heat to medium and stir in the diced red onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and begins to turn golden at the edges.
  • Add the minced garlic and chopped chili to the pan, stirring frequently, and let them cook for another minute until fragrant. Sprinkle in the turmeric, garam masala, and fenugreek, followed by the tomato puree. Stir to coat the onions in the spices and cook for another minute to develop a deep base of flavor.
  • Toss the drained potatoes into the spiced onion mixture, sprinkle with salt, and gently fold everything together to ensure the potatoes are evenly coated.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and scatter the spinach across the pan. Stir and allow the mixture to cook for another minute or two, just until the spinach wilts and melds into the dish.
  • Remove from heat and serve warm, garnished with a handful of freshly chopped coriander leaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal
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