Tuesday 29 October 2013

Spinach with Potatoes ( Aalo Palak )


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Aalo Palak is a scrumptious Punjabi delicacy.. which is really easy to make..:) Boiled spinach leaves are mixed with potato cubes and some spices. It serves best with roti or chapati. Spinach is rich in iron, and gives soo much energy as we know from our famous cartoons mostly loved by kids - Popeyee the sailor mannn :P Lol, introduce spinach to ur kids thru these cartoons and ur kids will love to have it with out any NO's lol :P
Lets move on to the delicious recipe!!



Ingredients:

Spinach                                               1 bunch (appox. 1 kg)
Potatoes                                              3 (large, peeled, chopped)
Onions                                                2 large (sliced)
Tomato                                               3 (large, chopped)
Oil                                                      2 1/2 wooden spoon (doi)
Green Chili                                         4
Red Chili powder                               1 tsp. 
Red Chili dried                                   3          
Turmeric Powder                                1/4 tsp.
Black Pepper                                      ½ tsp.
Red Chili Flakes                                 1/2 tsp
Garlic Paste                                        1 tsp.
Ginger Paste                                       1/2 tsp.
Salt                                                     1 tsp
Cumin seeds                                       2 tsp.
Coriander Powder                               1 tsp.
Fenugreek leaves                                1 tsp


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Procedure:

Chop spinach leaves into small pieces, appox 1/2 inch as shown in pic above. Soak them in water for 5-10 minutes & then drain & wash properly. Boil it in 1/2 cup water until it is cooked properly. Set aside.

Heat oil, and add the chopped onions. Fry until onions are golden brown.


Then add garlic and ginger paste, green chilies and the chopped tomatoes, fenugreek leaves followed by all other spices. Fry for few minutes. 


Add cubed and peeled potatoes and spinach leaves. Fry this for few minutes. Then keep the lid covered for 30 minutes at low flame or until potatoes and spinach leaves are well cooked and oil separates. Sprinkle garam masala & chopped coriander and serve with hot Roti :)



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