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Potato Spinach or Rainbow Chard stir fry. Aloo Palak. Vegan Potato Spinach Stir Fry

Potato Spinach Stir Fry. Aloo Palak Indian Recipe. Easy Spinach and potato side. Use other greens as rainbow chard, mustard greens. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe. Serves 2 to 4

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 189 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon finely chopped ginger
  • 2-3 Tablespoons finely chopped garlic
  • 1 green chili chopped Serrano or bird's eye
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 medium potatoes chopped
  • 1-2 tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cups chopped greens- Spinach or rainbow chard
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt or taste

Instructions

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  1. In a pan, add oil and heat on medium.
  2. Add cumin seeds, ginger, garlic and chili and cook until golden.
  3. Add onions and cook until translucent. 5 minutes.
  4. Add potatoes, mix well and saute for a minute
  5. Add tomatoes, mix well.
  6. Add greens, mix and cook covered on low heat.
  7. Add salt after 10-15 minutes and stir well. You can also add tomatoes at this point instead of earlier, for chunky tomatoes version.
  8. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender. another 10-15 minutes.
  9. Taste and adjust salt and spice.
  10. Top with paprika or chili powder. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Variations:Add 1/4 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds along with cumin seeds. Add a 1/2 tsp garam masala for added flavor. (Mom keeps the spices at the minimum to let the veggies shine. :))Omit tomatoes for a dryer version.Add a 1/4 cup or more soaked red lentils along with potatoes.
  • Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 189kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 4g (6%) Sodium 704mg (29%) Potassium 1079mg (31%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2815IU (56%) Vitamin C 38mg (42%) Calcium 108mg (11%) Iron 8.2mg (46%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

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.