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    Mar 11, 2022 | 34 Comments | THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. THIS BLOG GENERATES INCOME VIA ADS.

    Aloo Palak: Sauteed Spinach with Potatoes

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    This quick and easy recipe for Aloo Palak, which simply translates to potatoes and spinach, is the perfect accompaniment to any meal. I often rely on recipes like these for days when I'm flying by the seat of my pants!

    A bowl of Aloo Palak (Sauteed Spinach with Potatoes) served with a side of Chicken Curry.

    My day started with me jumping out of bed realizing that I would be late for a meeting with one of my freelance clients. The leisure morning beauty regime I had planned for myself earlier (read: filing my nails into shape considered somewhat normal and putting on some nail polish) had to be ditched while I settled for a quick shower.

    The meeting went well, lasted for a couple of hours over large cups of fabulous coffee and never-ending bites of warm buttery croissants, and ended with me bagging a couple of new assignments. That was followed by a mad dash home to vacuum and hide all the piled-up papers, books, and unmentionables under our bed to make the home look invitingly presentable to some last-minute guests. dirty dishes were haphazardly shoved into the dishwasher, and a sweet aromatic rosemary candle was lit. Amidst all the hoopla of trying to make my world look slightly more normal than it actually was, the thought of this Aloo Palak was attacking my brain cells.

    I usually maintain a well-stocked fridge, freezer, and pantry - enough to whip up a lavish multi-course meal without heading for the nearest grocery shelves. But not today. The expected guests were close friends who'd very much appreciate a simple home-cooked meal. And I had to admit, I was almost out of breath and ready to crash when I finally entered the kitchen. It had to be a meal that was quick to prepare and didn't require much effort from me and of course, had to look grand. The one thing about me that you might have noticed by now is my obsessive need to make the people I feed feel extra special. Most dishes I settle for while entertaining are often a breeze to pull of, but you'd never guess that by looking at the spread. And that's exactly how I like it to be!

    I put out a pack of cut-up chicken to defrost with a plan of making a quick and deliciously simple Chicken Curry. I threw a few cups of fragrant Basmati rice into a pot of water with some aromatic spices for a Pulao and started to tear up crisp lettuce for a quick tossed salad. Just as the rice started to emit a faint saffron aroma and the curry bubbled under a low simmer, I realized that I was missing a vegetable side dish. I found a large bunch of spinach sitting in my fridge, right after I spotted the basket of potatoes on my counter, and I knew just what I was going to be serving - the perfect accompaniment for the spread I had intended.

    A bowl of Aloo Palak (Sauteed Spinach with Potatoes) served with a side of Chicken Curry.
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    ALOO PALAK (SAUTEED SPINACH WITH POTATOES)

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meena, www.hookedonheat.com

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon light cooking oil
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
    • 2-3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
    • 1 small onion, finely sliced
    • ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 large potato, sliced into thin wedges
    • salt, to taste
    • 4 large bunches of spinach, chopped

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a deep non-stick wok and saute cumin and coriander seeds with garlic and onions till fragrant. Add in spices and fry for a few seconds.
    • Throw in potatoes, season with salt and fry for a few minutes till partly done. Add in spinach, and stir fry till it starts to wilt and potatoes are cooked through. Serve warm.

    This post was originally published in September 2008 and has been recently updated.

    If you enjoyed this recipe, then you will surely love my Jeera Aloo, and Aloo Shimla Mirch recipe as well.

    Tried this recipe? Leave a Comment and let me know, also Rate it by clicking the number of stars on the recipe card. Want to share your version with me? Tag me on Instagram @hookedonheat

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    Filed Under: 30-Minutes or Less!, Diwali Recipes, Gluten-free, Popular Recipes, Recent Posts, Recipes: Vegetables, Vegan, Vegetarian

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    Comments

    1. Roopa says

      May 16, 2014 at 8:30 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks on your marvellous posting! I certainly enjoyed reading it, you will be a great author. I will make sure to bookmark your blog and come back at some point. I want to encourage you to definitely continue your great posts, have a nice morning!

      Reply
    2. Yamona says

      April 02, 2012 at 8:07 pm

      5 stars
      Was super impressed at how this turned out!!

      Reply
    3. Megs says

      January 04, 2012 at 1:45 pm

      5 stars
      This was absolutely great and very easy to make, thank you for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
    4. thebuddinggourmet says

      September 22, 2011 at 3:22 am

      5 stars
      it's my one of favourite. And also it is very simple to cook. thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    5. tam says

      January 19, 2011 at 6:02 pm

      5 stars
      love this recipe. i added methi (fenugreek) and it was great.

      Reply
    6. Khushbir says

      January 18, 2011 at 3:13 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Meena, I am big fan of Spinach. Its mouth watering...

      Reply
    7. Anu says

      September 13, 2010 at 1:15 am

      5 stars
      I've been looking for this recipe. Looks great!

      Reply
    8. Catherine says

      August 28, 2010 at 2:25 am

      5 stars
      Simple yet tastes great and is healthy as well.

      Reply
    9. pritya says

      February 03, 2009 at 7:57 am

      5 stars
      Hi Meena, As always, I enjoyed reading your post. The recipe looks so good and seems so easy. The green in spinach and yellow of potatoes have been well captured in your pic. Cheers!

      Reply
    10. maris says

      December 22, 2008 at 9:56 pm

      5 stars
      Spinach is my favorite veggie...definitely giving this one a try!

      Reply
    11. Chandan says

      December 10, 2008 at 1:07 am

      5 stars
      Wow! Looks tasty & yummy and a must try.

      Reply
    12. Amy says

      November 10, 2008 at 8:20 am

      5 stars
      I am trying to add more greens to our dinner menus - this will be a great addition for those who love potatoes. I like that it combines a vegetable and starch in one dish to save me an extra step at dinner time.

      Reply
    13. Hannah says

      November 05, 2008 at 5:34 am

      5 stars
      This looks great. Simple and nutritious!

      Reply
    14. Shella says

      October 30, 2008 at 6:22 am

      5 stars
      Hey Meena
      The pic is awesome, and nothing to beat the comfort of palak aloo....for some close friends

      Reply
    15. kutus says

      October 20, 2008 at 9:39 am

      Lovely blog. Great recipes. Already tried out Alu Palak . It was fabulous.

      Reply
    16. Nina says

      October 14, 2008 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      I know what I am making for dinner. Thanks for the inspiration and the recipe. I LOVE your blog.

      Reply
    17. MAG says

      October 13, 2008 at 2:08 pm

      Such great recipes deserve an award! And it's waiting for you on my blog 🙂

      Reply
    18. Savita says

      October 07, 2008 at 9:05 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Meena

      I just happened to come across your website...Your pics are absolutely mouth-watering. I cannot wait to try your recipes!

      I just have one few question. When you ask for 1tsp coriander seeds, do you mean the whole seeds or do I need to grind 1 tsp of coriander seeds?

      Thanks SO much!

      Savitqa

      Reply
    19. Mallika says

      October 03, 2008 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      I love this dish. Try a squirt of lemon next time. It really lifts the dish.

      Reply
    20. Siri says

      October 03, 2008 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      Simple yet yummy! the pic looks so delish Meena..:)

      Hope you had a great time with your friends.

      Cheers,
      Siri

      Reply
    21. arundati says

      September 29, 2008 at 9:40 am

      5 stars
      aloo palak is one of my favourites.....the colours in this picture are fabulous....lemm go wipe the drool off the keyboard!!

      Reply
    22. Subarna says

      September 25, 2008 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Meena.. this is by far the best cooking blog I've ever come across...2 days back I was searching for an easy to make Dal Makhani recipe and I'm so glad to find this blog.. I'm totally hooked on to it now... Guess what ...i've already tried 2 of ur recipes and they turned out to be very delicious.. I was going all gaga over ur website to my hubby dear :).. I've now made up my mind to try a new recipe of urs every day ... thanks so much...

      and ya.. the pics are fab.. totally mouth watering...

      -Subs

      Reply
    23. KS says

      September 24, 2008 at 12:53 pm

      5 stars
      Hey!

      Am trying this recipe out as I type! Smells great, and am sure will taste as good too! Thanks for the recipe. Will post pics on my blog!

      Reply
    24. vivari says

      September 24, 2008 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      this sounds easy. I make spinach a lot so I will try it this way. thanks!

      Reply
    25. Rushina says

      September 23, 2008 at 3:38 am

      5 stars
      Hey!

      I am inspired... we're having Aloo Palak for dinner, spiced with some East Indian Bottle Masalla!

      Reply
    26. sana says

      September 20, 2008 at 3:42 pm

      5 stars
      I just stumbled across your blog. You have an awesome blog and an amazing writing style. I love the simplicity of your recipes.

      Reply
    27. Cynthia says

      September 19, 2008 at 5:21 pm

      5 stars
      I fell in love with this dish the first time my mom made it for us.

      I think I want to try cooking it with a little bit of coconut milk, I'll let the coconut milk cook until it's cracked.

      Reply
    28. Scott at Realepicurean says

      September 19, 2008 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      I've just ordered saag aloo from the local takeaway. Yours looks much more delicious!

      Reply
    29. Fanny says

      September 18, 2008 at 11:00 am

      5 stars
      This is similar to a dish I used to make a lot as a side dish. It's really a fabulous dish, and gets more vegetables into your guests. It also looks like it's harder to make than it really is!

      Reply
    30. Smith says

      September 18, 2008 at 4:02 am

      5 stars
      Awesome!!! Sounds yummy

      Reply
    31. Sara says

      September 18, 2008 at 12:13 am

      5 stars
      This looks great, I'm always looking for more spinach recipes.

      Reply
    32. vij says

      September 17, 2008 at 10:44 pm

      Lovely pic! Simple n easy... beautiful colours!

      Reply
    33. Vicki says

      September 17, 2008 at 10:17 pm

      5 stars
      Ooh, yum! What a delicious and simple way to round out a meal.

      Reply
    34. Divya Vikram says

      September 17, 2008 at 5:27 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds easy n delicious.Great pic..

      Reply

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