Saag Aloo

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 3 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch piece ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 lb (450g) fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• Salt to taste

Before you cook

• Peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch chunks.
• Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic and ginger.
• Roughly chop the spinach.

Steps

1. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 10 minutes until just tender, then drain.
2. Heat the ghee in a wide pan over medium heat.
3. Add the cumin and mustard seeds and fry for 30 seconds until they sizzle.
4. Add the onion and cook for 6 minutes until golden.
5. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
6. Add the turmeric and ground coriander and stir for 30 seconds.
7. Add the boiled potatoes and toss to coat them in the spices.
8. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring gently.
9. Add the chopped spinach in batches, stirring until it wilts down.
10. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is fully wilted and any liquid has cooked off.
11. Sprinkle in the garam masala and season with salt.
12. Stir once more and serve hot.