Saag aloo is a classic Indian-style side dish featuring potatoes fried in spices and spinach. Rustle up this fragrant vegetarian recipe in just 25 minutes.
Prep:10 mins
Serves 4 as a side dish
2 tbsp sunflower oil1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, sliced1 tbsp chopped ginger500g potato, cut into 2cm (¾in) chunks1 large red chilli, halved, deseeded and finely sliced½ tsp each black mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric250g spinach leaves
STEP 1Heat 2 tbsp sunflower oil in a large pan, add 1 finely chopped onion, 2 sliced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp chopped ginger, and fry for about 3 mins.STEP 2Stir in 500g potatoes, cut into 2cm chunks, 1 halved, deseeded and finely sliced red chilli, ½ tsp black mustard seeds, ½ tsp cumin seeds, ½ tsp turmeric and ½ tsp salt and continue cooking and stirring for 5 mins more.STEP 3Add a splash of water, cover, and cook for 8-10 mins.STEP 4Check the potatoes are ready by spearing with the point of a knife, and if they are, add 250g spinach leaves and let it wilt into the pan. Take off the heat and serve.
