Best Easy Palak Aloo Recipe

Palak Aloo is a nutritious Indian greens dish loaded with iron, vitamins, and authentic spices. This healthy vegetarian preparation is naturally low-calorie, DASH-friendly, and perfect for clean eats and family meals.

Cook 30 min Difficulty NORMAL 175 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • baby spinach 8 cups
  • russet potatoes 2 pieces
  • yellow onion 1 pieces
  • tomato 1 pieces
  • garlic cloves 3 cloves
  • fresh ginger 1 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
  • vegetable oil 2 tbsp
  • ground cumin 1 tsp
  • ground coriander 1 tsp
  • ground turmeric 0.5 tsp
  • red chili powder 0.5 tsp
  • garam masala 0.5 tsp
  • salt 1 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 25 g 57%
Protein 6 g 14%
Fat 6 g 29%
Serving size 200g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Peel and cube the potatoes into 1-inch pieces; blanch the spinach in boiling water for 1 minute until wilted, then plunge into ice water to preserve color.

  2. 2

    Drain spinach thoroughly, squeeze out excess moisture, and blend into a coarse puree with garlic, ginger, and tomato; set aside.

  3. 3

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add cumin seeds (if using whole), then sauté finely chopped onions until golden brown, stirring occasionally for even caramelization.

  4. 4

    Add potatoes and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking; sprinkle with turmeric, coriander, red chili powder, and salt, mixing well to coat the potatoes.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook the potatoes for 12–15 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until tender; add the spinach puree and garam masala, cooking uncovered for another 3–4 minutes while evaporating excess moisture to desired consistency.

  6. 6

    Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; serve warm, garnished with fresh lemon wedges if desired.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this Palak Aloo recipe?
The core ingredients are fresh spinach (palak) and potatoes (aloo). The spinach provides the dish's distinct green color, iron-rich nutrition, and mild earthiness, while the potatoes offer hearty texture and balance with the spices.
Q. How should I control heat to avoid burning the spices?
Keep the heat at medium when sautéing onions and adding spices. Stir frequently after adding powdered spices to prevent burning. Once the potatoes are in, reduce to medium-low, cover, and cook gently for even doneness.
Q. How do I achieve the perfect texture for Palak Aloo?
To ensure creamy spinach and fork-tender potatoes, blanch spinach briefly just until wilted, and always cover the skillet when cooking potatoes for consistent steam. Add the spinach puree after potatoes are tender to preserve color and nutrients.
Q. What is the nutrition profile per serving for this recipe?
Each 200g serving provides about 175 kcal, 25g carbohydrates (57% of calories), 6g protein (14%), and 6g fat (29%), making it balanced for vegetarians and suitable for heart-healthy diets.
Q. Is this Palak Aloo recipe vegetarian and DASH-friendly?
Yes, all the ingredients are plant-based with no meat or seafood, and the dish uses only a moderate amount of oil and salt, qualifying as both vegetarian and DASH-friendly.
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