Aloo Palak (Spinach & Potatoes)

This is a very simple and easy dish which I like to make quite often. It is very less time consuming and can be cooked in a jiffy. We as a family enjoy this dish a lot. So here it goes...

Preparation Time : 15 minutes

Serves : 3

Ingredients :

1 bunch spinach chopped finely

1 small potato cut into cubes

1 small onion finely chopped

1 small tomato finely chopped

3 cloves of garlic finely chopped

2 green chillies slit into half

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp chilli powder

1 tsp cumin seeds

salt to taste

1/4 tsp sugar

oil

Method :

• Heat about 1 tbsp oil in a vessel or a pan. Add cumin seeds and when they crackle, add the garlic, green chillies and fry for a minute
• Then add the onions and fry nicely till they are lightly pink in color
• Then add the tomatoes and fry for another minute
• To this add the spices (turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt & sugar) and stir well.
• Then add the potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes. Add little water if required.
• Then add the finely chopped spinach and cook again for another 5 minutes or till the potatoes are cooked well
• Serve hot with Indian chapatis.