Aloo Palak(Indian Potato and Spinach Curry)

Ingredients

• 1 lb spinach, chopped
• 1/2 white onion, finely chopped
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubbed
• 1 tomato puree
• 1 green chili pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 piece ginger, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon clove
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 4 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• salt

Directions

1. 1

   Bring salted water to a boil,cook spinach over high heat for 2 min,covered,cool quickly,blend it with green chili to make a coarse pase.

2. 2

   Precook the potatoes in boiling water for 15 min and dain, or you can omit this step but the potatoes will be chewy.heat 2 tbsp oil and fry potato cubes for 5 min or until lightly brown,keep aside.

3. 3

   Heat another 2 tbsp oil and fry cumin seeds and onions till soft,then add in ginger garlic mince and further fry for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add in tomato puree and fry for 2 min,add all the dry spices and lemon juice,stir well.

5. 5

   Add spinach and potatoes,stir to combine,cook over low heat until thickend.

6. 6

   Add cream or yogurt,Mix gently and cook for 2 more minute.