Description
A vibrant and wholesome Indian-style curry made with tender potatoes and fresh spinach cooked in a fragrant blend of cumin, mustard seeds, turmeric, and garam masala. Saag Aloo is simple, comforting, and full of earthy, warming flavors — perfect as a main or side dish.
Ingredients
600 g (1.3 lbs) potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-size pieces
3 tbsp ghee or oil
2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 large red onion, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red chilli, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp garam masala
⅛ tsp ground fenugreek
1 tbsp tomato purée (paste)
¼ tsp salt
120 ml (½ cup) chicken or vegetable stock
150 g (about 4 packed cups) baby spinach
Fresh coriander, to garnish
Instructions
- Place the chopped potatoes in a pan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until just tender, then drain and set aside.
- In a large frying pan, heat ghee or oil over medium-high heat. Add cumin and mustard seeds and cook for about 1 minute until they pop and release their aroma.
- Lower the heat to medium, add diced onion, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and chopped chilli, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add turmeric, garam masala, fenugreek, and tomato purée. Stir well and cook for 1 minute to develop the flavors.
- Add the drained potatoes and salt, stirring gently to coat them in the spice mixture.
- Pour in the stock and add the spinach. Stir for 1–2 minutes until the spinach wilts and the curry is heated through.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve warm with rice or naan.
Notes
Use vegetable stock and oil for a vegan version.
Add peas, chickpeas, or paneer for variety and extra protein.
Substitute coconut milk for part of the stock for a creamier curry.
Frozen spinach can be used — just thaw and squeeze out excess water before adding.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
