5 from 39 votes
Saag Aloo
Saag Aloo is a spiced Indian dish combining tender potatoes with chopped fenugreek and spinach cooked in aromatics like garlic, ginger, cumin, and chili. The blend of spices including turmeric, coriander, and garam masala infuses the greens and potatoes with warm, earthy flavors. The dish is savory and mildly spicy, typically served hot with naan or rice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
232 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian, Pakistani
Ingredients
- 500 g potato Peeled and chopped
- 1 onion Finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic Minced
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 2 green chili Finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 200 g fenugreek Chopped
- 400 g spinach Chopped
- salt To taste
Instructions
- In a large pan or wok over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the cumin seeds and fry for a few seconds until they sizzle.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, ginger paste, and green chillies. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the onions turn translucent and the mixture is fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes to the pan and stir well to coat them with the onion mixture. Fry for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix in the coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, chilli powder, and salt to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped fenugreek leaves and spinach. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through.
- Serve hot with naan bread or rice.
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Notes
- Nutritional information provided is for reference only and should not be considered a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
232kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
170mg
(7%)
Potassium
1161mg
(25%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
9387IU
(188%)
Vitamin C
58mg
(64%)
Calcium
134mg
(13%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1161mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 9387IU | 188% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.