Description
Aloo Palak is a flavorful and comforting Indian curry made with tender boiled potatoes and nutrient-rich spinach, cooked with fragrant spices and coconut oil. This dish is a perfect vegetarian main or side, offering a delicious blend of earthy spinach and mildly spiced potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3 medium potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 1 10-ounce bag chopped spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 inch ginger (grated)
Spices and Seasonings
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- Sea salt (to taste)
Oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Boil the peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pot of water until they are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the water and set the potatoes aside.
- Prepare the Base: Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook until they begin to sizzle and release their aroma. Then add the chopped onions and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute while stirring constantly to prevent burning and to release their flavors.
- Spice it Up: Sprinkle in the ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric, and paprika. Stir well to coat the onions and aromatics with the spices.
- Cook Spinach: Add the chopped spinach to the saucepan and cook, stirring frequently, until the spinach is wilted and well combined with the spice mixture, about 2 minutes.
- Combine and Simmer: Season the mixture with sea salt to taste. Add the boiled potatoes and stir gently to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes to allow the flavors to blend thoroughly.
Notes
- Fresh spinach or frozen spinach both work well for this recipe; just be sure to drain excess liquid if using frozen.
- Adjust the level of spices according to your taste preference.
- For a richer curry, you can add a splash of coconut milk near the end of cooking.
- Serve with rice or Indian bread like roti or naan for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: Aloo Palak, Potato Spinach Curry, Indian Vegetarian Curry, Spinach and Potato Recipe, Easy Indian Dinner
