Sagg Aloo - Cooking Like Kate

Saag aloo served on a large white serving dish with red peppers, white rice, and cilantro.

Equipment

Ingredients

3 medium-sized potatoes peeled and diced
4 cups spinach fresh or frozen, washed and chopped (if using frozen, thaw and drain excess water)
1 onion finely chopped
2 tomatoes chopped
2 green chilies chopped (adjust according to your spice preference)
2 cloves garlic minced
1 inch ginger grated
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
Salt to taste
2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
water (as needed for blending)

Instructions

Place the diced potatoes in a pot and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
3 medium-sized potatoes
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes for approximately 10-15 minutes or until they are fork-tender. Set aside once they are done cooking.
If using fresh spinach, blanch the chopped spinach in hot water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to cold water to retain the vibrant green color.
4 cups spinach
If using frozen spinach, ensure it's thawed and drain any excess water. You can use it as is.
4 cups spinach
Blend the spinach into a smooth paste, adding a bit of water as needed for a smoother consistency.
water
Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 2 tbsp ghee
Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
1 onion
Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
2 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger
Add chopped tomatoes and green chilies. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
2 tomatoes, 2 green chilies
Add the boiled potatoes to the mixture and coat them with the spices.
1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp red chili powder
Pour in the blended spinach sauce, mix well, and add salt to taste.
Salt to taste
Let the mixture simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. If it becomes too thick, you can add a little water.
Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves if desired.
fresh cilantro

Video

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