Saag Aloo

We’ve had and loved Saag Aloo in the past when we used to get India takeaways, it was a bit of a Wednesday evening treat when we were at The In on The Green. We’ve also throw the odd imitation one together. So we thought we’d try a more traditional recipe….

Ingredients:-

4 Medium New Potatoes, peeled and par boiled
½ Tbsp of Ground Coriander
 1 TSP of Garam Masala
½ Tsp of Turmeric
½ Tsp of Ground Cumin Seeds
1 Onion, finely diced
2 to 3 Cloves of Garlic, minced
1 Tsp of Brown Sugar
3 Tbsp of Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp of Water
5 Tbsp of Oil
1 Tsp of Brown Mustard Seeds
1 Tsp of whole Cumin Seeds
2 Small Red Chillies, finely chopped
1 Inch (2.54Cm) of fresh Ginger, minced
1 Tomato, finely chopped
250g Fresh Spinach, roughly chopped
1 ½ Tsp of Salt

Method:-

(1) Mix the ground Coriander, Garam Masal, Turmeric, ground Cumin, Sugar, Lemon Juice and Water.
(2) Heat the Oil and fry the par boiled Potatoes, stirring gently until golden brown.
(3) Remove and set aside.
(4) Add the Cumin seeds and Mustard seeds to the hot Oil and stir until fragrant.
(5) Add the Onions, Garlic, Chilli and Ginger and stir for a few minutes.
(6) Add the spice mix from (1) and continue to stir until the water has evaporated.
(7) Add the Tomato and simmer for a further 5 minutes or until thickened.
(8) Stir in the Spinach a few handfuls at a time stiring occasionally.
(9) Season with Salt.
(10) Reduce the heat and add the Potatoes and mix well.
(11) Simmer for a further 5 minutes.

This was a really authentic side to go with the Balti Pork we had frozen an few nights ago. Quick and easy and just what we needed after a day of flooring and boxing in the kitchen.