Description
A nutritious North Indian staple curry simmering parboiled potatoes (Aloo) in a gravy of abundant pureed spinach (Palak).
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Onion
- Tomato puree
- Garlic ginger paste
- Cumin seeds
- Coriander powder
Instructions
- Parboil spinach, shock in cold water, and puree smoothly in a mixer.
- Heat oil in a pot, fry cumin seeds, minced onions, garlic-ginger; add tomato puree, turmeric, coriander.
- Toss in spinach paste and boiled potatoes, simmer on low for a few mins until spices meld to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Earthy cumin aroma and fresh green smell of spinach
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Sweet potatoes (adds sweetness for flavor contrast)
Pairing
Chapati、Plain rice
Trivia
[Trend] The basis of vegetarian curries frequently made in Indian homes. To keep the vibrant green of spinach, not covering the pot while simmering is a good cook's iron rule.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Scoop plenty of spinach paste with a hot chapati, stuffing your mouth healthily along with the fluffy potatoes!
Allergen
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