Sunday, August 9, 2009

Aloo Palak


Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch spinach
  • 1/2 bunch coriander leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, roughly chopped
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1-2 green chilies, chopped with seeds
  • 2 big potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 4 tbsps ghee
  • 1 tsp cumin seed
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cream (optional)
  • salt

Directions:

  • In a pan cook the spinach with garlic, ginger, onions and the green chilies for about 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove from the pan and blend to a fine puree and keep aside.
  • In the meantime boil the potatoes with salt and turmeric until done, apprximately 10 minutes and set aside when done.
  • Heat ghee in a pan, fry cumin seeds along with spinach-onion paste and simmer for a few minutes.
  • Add the cooked potatoes, garam masala, coriander and cumin powder and a little water if needed.
  • Simmer for few minutes till the potatoes absorb the flavor.
  • Garnish with onions and lemon.
  • Serve hot with Rice or Naan.