Aloo Palak (Gravy)
Aloo palak, an Indian classic sabzi is very easy to prepare and delightful to taste buds. In this recipe, pan-fried palak and onion are first pureed in blender and then boiled potato is cooked in it. Indulge in best Indian curry ever with this recipe of aloo palak gravy.
| Ingredients: |
| 2 cups chopped Palak |
| 2 medium Potato, boiled |
| 4 cloves Garlic, minced |
| 1 Green Chilli, finely chopped |
| 1/2 teaspoon grated Ginger |
| 1 large Onion, chopped |
| 1 teaspoon Cumin-Coriander Powder (dhania-jeera powder) |
| 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder |
| 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon Kasuri Methi, optional |
| 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil |
| 1/2 cup Water |
| Salt |
Directions:
- Clean and wash palak. Peel and chop boiled potato (aloo) into small cubes. Add salt while boiling the potatoes for evenly salty taste.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in pan. Add garlic, ginger and green chilli and sauté for 30 seconds on low flame.
- Add half of chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent.
- Add chopped palak and mix well.
- Cook for approx. 3 minutes over medium flame while stirring in between every few seconds. Turn off the flame and let it cool. Grind sautéed onion-spinach in a blender and make a smooth puree.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same pan. Add remaining chopped onion and sauté until light brown.
- Add garam masala powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder and coriander powder and mix well.
- Add prepared palak puree and cook on low heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Add chopped potatoes and salt, mix thoroughly.
- Add 1/2 cup water and kasuri methi; bring it to boil over medium flame.
- Cook until you get the desired consistency of gravy for approx. 3-4 minutes. Turn off the heat and transfer aloo palak to a serving bowl.
- Serve hot with lachha paratha or paneer kulcha or any other Indian bread of your choice.
Tips and Variations:
- Add salt while boiling the potatoes to enhance the flavor.
- Add lemon juice or tomato to give a mild tangy touch to aloo palak sabzi.
- Indian cooking involves lots of mixes and matches. You can replace potato with fried paneer or tofu cubes to make delicious curry with paneer.
Taste: Spicy
Serving Ideas: Prepare palak aloo in advance to allow its flavors to come out and mingle with each other. Serve it with steamed rice, tandoori roti or paratha in party.