Saag Aloo

 

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp sunflower oil
• 1 onion
  finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
  sliced
• 1 tbsp chopped ginger
• 500g potato
  cut into 2cm (¾in) chunks
• 1 large red chilli
  halved, deseeded and finely sliced
• ½ tsp each black mustard seeds
  cumin seeds, turmeric
• 250g spinach leaves
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Method

• Step 1

  Heat 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 2

  Stir 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 3

  Add a splash of water, cover, and cook for 8-10 mins.

• Step 4

  Check 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.

  
  

  ©️Steve Bawden 2026