Aloo Palak Recipe

Time and servings

Prep time	15 min
Cook time	30 min
Total time	45 min
Serves	4 servings

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Ingredients

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for palak puree:

• 2 tsp oil
• 3 clove garlic (chopped)
• 1 inch ginger (chopped)
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 4 green chilli
• 1 bunch spinach / palak (chopped)
• ½ cup water

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for gravy:

• 4 tsp oil
• 13 baby potatoes / aloo (boiled & peeled)
• 1 tsp jeera / cumin
• 1 inch cinnamon stick / dalchini
• ½ onion (finely chopped)
• 1 bay leaf / tej patta
• 1 to mato (finely chopped)
• ½ tsp turmeric / haldi
• salt to taste
• ½ cup water (or as required)
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves (crushed)

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Instructions

1. firstly, heat 3 tsp of oil in a kadai and roast 13 boiled & peeled baby potatoes / aloo.
2. roast potatoes to golden brown, keep aside.
3. further add a tsp of oil if required and saute 1 tsp jeera, 1 inch cinnamon and 1 bay leaf.
4. additionally add in ½ onion and saute well.
5. also add 1 tomato and saute till it turns soft and mushy.
6. add in ½ tsp turmeric and salt to taste. saute on low flame.
7. further add prepared palak puree and mix well.
8. additionally add ½ cup water and roasted potato / aloo.
9. mix well and adjust the consistency by adding water if required.
10. simmer for 5 minutes or till potatoes absorb flavours.
11. furthermore add ½ tsp garam masala and 1 tsp crushed kasuri methi.
12. finally, serve aloo palak gravy with hot rice or roti.

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Step-by-step

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Video

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Notes

• firstly, if baby potatoes are not available then chop the boiled potatoes and use.
• also make sure not to cover the gravy and cook as the green colour fades.
• additionally, add cream for restaurant style aloo palak recipe.
• finally, aloo palak gravy taste great when served hot.