Indian Spiced Spinach With Potatoes Recipe

Name: Indian Spiced Spinach With Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -4 tablespoons canola oil or 2 -4 tablespoons sunflower oil; 3/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 -2 dried red chilies, chopped or 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 - 1 yellow onion, finely diced; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 small green chili pepper, seeded chopped (optional ingredient); 4 1/2 cups peeled cubed potatoes (1 inch cubes); 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt, to taste; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 cups chopped fresh spinach

Servings: persons

2 -4 tablespoons canola oil or 2 -4 tablespoons sunflower oil
3/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1 -2 dried red chilies, chopped or 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 - 1 yellow onion, finely diced
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 small green chili pepper, seeded chopped (optional ingredient)
4 1/2 cups peeled cubed potatoes (1 inch cubes)
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups chopped fresh spinach

1
Heat the oil over medium heat. When it's hot, add in the mustard seeds. When they start popping, add in the cumin seeds, then the chile/red pepper flakes. Stir for a few seconds. ( I sometimes have trouble with getting my mustard seeds to pop. I always suspect that it has to do with their age, but I'm only guessing there. If they don't pop in a reasonable amount of time, I just proceed. It's never affected the flavor of the finished dish).
2
Add the onion, garlic and green chile if you're using one. Stir fry these for 5 minutes, adjusting the heat down partway through the fry time.
3
Add the potatoes and increase the heat a little. Stir fry for 5 minutes, then cover, turn the heat back down a bit, and cook for 4 minutes. I lift the lid and give them a quick stir halfway through this time. The potatoes and onion will be starting to brown at this point.
4
Stir in the salt and spices. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and continue to cook for 10 minutes. Give a quick stir after the first 5 minutes.
5
Add the spinach and increase the heat. Stir in the spinach as it wilts, then cover pan again, reduce heat again and let cook for another 7 minutes.
6
Remove the lid and test one of the potatoes, they should be cooked through at this point. (if not, recover and cook a bit longer) Reduce the heat a little and continue cooking to evaporate any remaining juices from the spinach. Stir frequently during this time to avoid sticking.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -4 tablespoons canola oil or 2 -4 tablespoons sunflower oil, 3/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, 1 -2 dried red chilies, chopped or 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Indian Spiced Spinach With Potatoes falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Indian Spiced Spinach With Potatoes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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