Dinner Tonight: Palak Aalu, Palak Paneer'S Cousin R

Name: Dinner Tonight: Palak Aalu, Palak Paneer'S Cousin Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound new potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 cubes; 1 bunch spinach; 2 tablespoons Canola oil; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded, and chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg

Servings: persons

1 pound new potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 cubes
1 bunch spinach
2 tablespoons Canola oil
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg

1
Rinse the spinach in a colander and then toss it into a large pot set over medium heat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. The spinach should wilt and reduce in size. Roughly chop the spinach.
2
Pour the oil into a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the cumin and mustard seeds, and cook, stirring often, until fragrant. This should take a couple minutes. Then add the turmeric, coriander, cumin, and jalapenos. Cook for another minute.
3
Add the cubed potatoes and saute for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in the water and a pinch of salt, cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes.
4
Toss in the chopped spinach, stir well, cover, and cook for 5 more minutes. Grate the nutmeg on top and serve with rice.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound new potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 cubes, 1 bunch spinach, 2 tablespoons Canola oil, 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Palak Aalu, Palak Paneer'S Cousin Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Dinner Tonight: Palak Aalu, Palak Paneer'S Cousin Recipe

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