Aloo palak

Aloo palak:

(Fried potatoes dipped in spinach curry) is made with potatoes instead of paneer, and is popular throughout India and Pakistan. Palak Aloo is usually served with naan, chapati. Palak Aalu can be made with both spinach and mustard, although spinach is the most common. Palak Aalu is commonly served hot, with pulao, and topped with ghee, clarified butter.

Ingredients:

• potatoes 2 nos.
• Onion, medium 1 no.
• Tomato, medium 2 nos.
• Spinach (palak), mediumsize bunches2 nos.
• Ginger garlic paste 1 tbsp.
• Cumin powder (jeera) ½ tsp.
• Red chili powder ½ tsp.
• Coriander powder (dhania) ¼ tsp.
• Turmeric (haldi) ¼ tsp.
• Oil 3 tbsp for frying
• Salt To taste.

Preparation:

1. pick, wash and cut palak.
2. Cut the onions and tomatoes.
3. Peel potatoes, cut into cubes and fry them in hot oil till golden brown,keep aside.
4. Heat oil in a pan, add onions and fry till golden brown colour appear.
5. Add jeera powder, dhania powder, red chili powder, haldi( turmeric powder)and ginger garlic paste,mix well.
6. Now add cut tomatoes and cook till oil leaves the side of the pan.
7. Add the palak leaves and salt and cook for 12 - 15 minutes on a low flame. When done, add fried potatoes cubes and mix well.
8. Serve hot,with chapati or pulao.

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