Garlic Potato Spinach Stir fry (Lasooni Aloo Palak)
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. oil
- 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp. coriander or mustard seeds
- 1 green chili thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 3 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 medium tomato chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup water
- 5 oz. spinach baby or chopped
- cayenne or pepper flakes for garnish
- lemon juice for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium heat. Add seeds and cook until well toasted. (For oil free, dry roast the seeds over medium heat until fragrant, then add 2 tbsp water or broth and proceed).
- Add the chili and garlic and reduce heat to medium low. Cook until golden, you can also add in1/4 cup cooked onion here.
- Add the turmeric and paprika and mix in. Add the potatoes and toss well for a few seconds.
- Add tomatoes, cilantro, salt and 1 cup water. Mix well, cover and cook for 12 to 14 mins or until potatoes are tender.( You can add some cooked chickpeas at this point to make it into a meal).
- Add in the spinach in2 batches, cover and wilt. then mix in, add a dash of salt and cover and cook for another minute. Taste and adjust salt and flavor. You can also add in some garam masala or curry powder.
- Serve with flatbread or rice.