5 from 42 votes
Potato Spinach or Rainbow Chard stir fry. Aloo Palak. Vegan Potato Spinach Stir Fry
This potato spinach or rainbow chard stir fry combines tender cubed potatoes with sautéed greens, seasoned with garlic, ginger, and mild spices. The dish balances the earthiness of spinach and chard with the savory warmth of cumin and chili, creating a versatile side or light main. Slow cooking tenderizes the potatoes and melds the flavors, making it suitable for a simple vegan meal that highlights fresh vegetables without heavy sauces.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
189 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 Tablespoon ginger finely chopped
- 2-3 Tablespoons garlic finely chopped
- 1 green chili Serrano or bird's eye, chopped
- 1/4 cup onion chopped
- 2 potatoes medium, chopped
- 1-2 tomato chopped
- 2 cups spinach chopped greens
- 2 cups Rainbow Chard chopped greens
- 3/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- In a pan, add oil and heat on medium.
- Add cumin seeds, ginger, garlic and chili and cook until golden.
- Add onions and cook until translucent. 5 minutes.
- Add potatoes, mix well and saute for a minute
- Add tomatoes, mix well.
- Add greens, mix and cook covered on low heat.
- Add salt after 10-15 minutes and stir well. You can also add tomatoes at this point instead of earlier, for chunky tomatoes version.
- Cover and cook until potatoes are tender. another 10-15 minutes.
- Taste and adjust salt and spice.
- Top with paprika or chili powder. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Add fenugreek seeds with cumin for a slight bitterness and depth to the spice mix.
- Incorporate garam masala sparingly to preserve the fresh vegetable flavors.
- Omit tomatoes for a drier stir fry with more emphasis on greens and potatoes.
- Soaking and adding red lentils with the potatoes adds protein and body to the dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
189kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Sodium
704mg
(29%)
Potassium
1079mg
(23%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2815IU
(56%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
8.2mg
(46%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 704mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1079mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2815IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 8.2mg | 46% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.