Sauteed Spinach and Potatoes - Aloo Palak

Step 1

In a mortar and pestle, make a rough paste of ginger, garlic and green chili.

Step 2

Chop potatoes into 3/4 inch cubes. Chop onions, tomatoes and spinach.

Step 3

Heat oil in pan over medium high heat. Add cumin seeds and cook 1-2 minutes.

Step 4

Add onion and saute until soft,

Step 5

Stir in paste and potatoes. Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add tomatoes and salt, mix well. Cover and cook additional 5-8 minutes, until potatoes start getting soft.

Step 7

Stir in spices, cover and cook until potatoes are about 80% done. About 5-10 minutes. Check a few times that the potatoes are not sticking to the bottom.

Step 8

Add spinach. Cover and cook about 2 minutes, until spinach is soft enough to stir in. Mix everything well, cover and cook until potatoes are done and most liquid has evaporated, about 5-8 minutes.

Step 9

Taste and adjust salt.