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Potato and Spinach
5 from 21 votes

Potato and Spinach

Potato and Spinach is a sautéed dish combining fried potato chunks with sautéed garlic, chili, red onion, and red bell pepper, finished with spinach and warm spices. The result features crispy potatoes alongside tender, flavorful greens and a balance of heat and aromatic seasoning. This versatile recipe can be served as a side or main dish with rice or naan bread, offering a comforting, textured vegetable preparation.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 217 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian, Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 500 g potato
  • 100 g spinach
  • 50 g butter
  • 3 Cloves garlic Chopped
  • 1 tsp chilli pepper crushed
  • 1 onion Red
  • 1 bell pepper Red
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Peel the potatoes and cut into small chunks (See note 1)
  2. Heat a pan with oil for deep frying until medium-hot (See note 2)
  3. Heat up and cook for 5 minutes until lightly browned and crispy and set aside
  4. In a frying pan add 50g butter and let it melt.
  5. Once melted, add 3 cloves of garlic and sauté for 1 minute, don’t brown them too much. (See note 3)
  6. Then add the crushed chilli and sauté further for 1 minute
  7. Add the onions and cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until softened
  8. Add the red bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes
  9. Add the spices and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat
  10. Add the spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes
  11. Add the fried potatoes and stir until everything is well combined, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes to make the potatoes crispy
  12. Serve as a side or main with rice or naan bread.

Notes

  • Choose red potatoes or your preferred variety; potato skins can be left on based on taste.
  • Keep frying oil at medium heat, ensuring it bubbles slightly when potatoes are added for even cooking.
  • Use fresh garlic for better flavor than substitutes like garlic paste.
  • Spices and cooking time create a balanced dish with crispy potatoes and tender vegetables.

Nutrition Information

Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 0.4g (20%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 409mg (17%) Potassium 800mg (17%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 3781IU (76%) Vitamin C 74mg (82%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217

% Daily Value*

Calories 217kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 409mg 17%
Potassium 800mg 17%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 3781IU 76%
Vitamin C 74mg 82%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.