Saag Aloo Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Saag Aloo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 2 large potatoes, cubed; 400 g spinach or 400 g chard leaves, stalks removed, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 1/2 teaspoon garlic clove, coarsley chopped; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon garam masala; olive oil; butter; salt

Servings: persons

1
Fry the cumin seeds in a heavy bottomed pan in a bit of oil and butter until just starting to brown.
2
Add the onion and fry until it too starts to brown.
3
Add the potato, garlic, turmeric, ginger and garam masala and fry until the potato starts to soften.
4
Unless you are using a non-stick pan, you may need to add water and cover to keep the potato from sticking and to help it cook. The first time I did this 1/2 cup at a time and it took about 20-30 minutes but I now prefer to parboil the potatoes, which means you add less water and it only takes about 10 minutes to finish off from this point.
5
Add the spinach or chard and cook until it collapses over the potato.
6
Salt to taste.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, chopped, 2 large potatoes, cubed, 400 g spinach or 400 g chard leaves, stalks removed, roughly chopped, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated, and more.

Yes, Saag Aloo 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Saag Aloo

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Variations & substitutions

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