Description
A comforting dish combining spinach and potato, elevated with warm spices for a flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt, to taste
- ½ cup water
- Optional: a squeeze of lemon juice for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Wash and chop the spinach.
- Heat the Oil: In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat and add the cumin seeds.
- Sauté Onions: Add the finely chopped onion and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook Potatoes: Toss in the diced potatoes and mix well with the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Spice it Up: Add turmeric, coriander powder, and salt; mix thoroughly.
- Add Water: Pour in ½ cup of water, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Incorporate Spinach: Once the potatoes are nearly tender, add the chopped spinach. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Finish with Garam Masala: Sprinkle garam masala over the curry just before removing from heat.
- Serve and Garnish: Optional – squeeze lemon juice over the dish before serving.
Notes
Using fresh spinach is recommended for best flavor. Adjust spices to taste, and consider adding vegetables like peas for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg