Aloo Palak is an easy and nutritious stir-fry from the Indian Cuisine. This recipe offers a healthier version than the traditional Aloo Palak by using sweet potatoes with spinach. It has the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Enjoy this dish with a side of fresh flatbread.
INGREDIENTS
12cupsspinachchopped (roughly or finely); as preferred
4cupssweet potatochopped in small bite size pieces
1cuponiondiced
2tablespoonavocado oil
3wholedried chilis
1tablespoongarlic pasteor minced
2tablespoondried fenugreek leaves
2tablespoonwater
1tablespooncumin seeds
1tablespoonanise seeds
2tbsp lemon juicefresh
1teaspoongaram masla powder
1teaspooncumin powder
1tsp coriander powder
1teaspoonturmeric powder
2teaspoonsalt
1pinch asafoetida powder
METHOD
Heat oil in a large pan or wok on medium-low heat. Add in the cumin seeds and anise seeds. Let them sizzle.
Then add onions, garlic, red chilis, and asafoetida. Cook for a minute till onions are translucent and fragrant.
Then mix in all the rest of the spices: turmeric, cumin powder, garam masala, coriander powder, and dried fenugreek leaves. Add the water to avoid spices from burning.
Toss in the potatoes and combine until all the potatoes are properly coated. Cover the pan/wok with a lid and let the potatoes cook for 5 to 8 minutes. Open the lid and stir every 3 minutes and check on the tenderness of the potatoes.
Once the potatoes are cooked, then start adding a handful of chopped spinach one at a time. Stir and let it wilt before adding another handful. Keep adding and stirring till all the spinach is all mixed in.
Cook for a minute and mix in lemon juice. Turn off the heat once the all the water is evaporated.
Serve hot with flatbread or naan.
NOTES
Note: Feel free to add more garam masala for more heat.