Spinach and Potato (Saag Aloo)
Tender potatoes and fresh spinach cooked together with ginger, garlic, and a pinch of garam masala.

Total
28 min
Prep
8 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 2
Add the diced potatoes, sprinkle with salt, and stir‑cook for 3 minutes.
- 3
Pour in the water, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are just tender.
- 4
Stir in the spinach and garam masala, cooking for another 4 minutes until the spinach wilts and the potatoes are fully cooked.
- 5
Adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 35 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
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