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Aloo Palak | Potato Spinach Masala

Aloo Palak or Potato Spinach Masala is a classic alternative to the popular Palak Paneer. This is an easy and quick side dish you can make for rotis.
Course Main Dish - Gravies
Cuisine North Indian
Keyword Roti Side Dish
By Cook Method Stovetop
Occasion Weekend Special
By Diet Vegetarian
Dish Type Gravy Side Dishes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

  • 150 gm Potato / 2 big
  • 2 bundles Palak / Spinach (1 cup paste)
  • 150 gm Onions
  • 150 gm Tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
  • 3/4 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • A pinch Turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp Cooking Oil
  • A pinch Sugar
  • Ghee to roast the potatoes

Instructions

  • Wash and cook the palak leaves in little water for 5 minutes. Once its cool, grind to a fine paste and keep it aside.
  • Chop Onions, Tomatoes into fine pieces. Peel and cube into inch sized potatoes.
  • If you are using ghee, then heat in a non stick pan saute the potatoes till done. This should almost be a roast. Remove and keep aside.
  • In the same pan, heat 2 tsp of cooking oil, add onions, fry till they are gold in colour and add ginger garlic paste. Fry for few mins.
  • Add the tomatoes, sauté well. If the tomatoes are very firm, add the salt right now to get them soft, else can be added in the end.
  • Add chilli powder, turmeric powder. Cook well for 5 mins. Then add the palak paste. Bring to boil. Simmer for 5 mins or till the gravy is thick enough. Add the garam masala at this stage.
  • Just before switching it off, add the potato pieces and cook it for 5 mints. Finally add sugar to retain the green colour of the spinach.
  • Serve with Rotis.
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