Saag Aloo Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Saag Aloo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds large-leaf spinach; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger; 3 to 4 Thai bird chilis, each about 1 1/2 inches long, seeded and finely chopped; 1 pound baby spinach; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; Salt to taste; 1/4 cup dried fenugreek leaves; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 cup heavy cream, optional

Servings: persons

2 pounds large-leaf spinach
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
3 to 4 Thai bird chilis, each about 1 1/2 inches long, seeded and finely chopped
1 pound baby spinach
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1/4 cup dried fenugreek leaves
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup heavy cream, optional

1
Prepare a large bowl of ice water, and set aside.
2
Place a large pot of water over high heat, and bring to a boil.
3
Add large-leaf spinach, and blanch until bright green and tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
4
Drain, immediately plunge into ice water until cooled, and drain again.
5
Squeeze out excess moisture, chop finely, and set aside.
6
In a large saute pan over medium heat, heat olive oil until shimmering.
7
Add onion, and cook until soft and golden, 7 to 8 minutes.
8
Add garlic, ginger, and chilies and saute until the garlic and ginger are light brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
9
Add the baby spinach and cook 1 minute.
10
Add turmeric, and saute 2 to 3 minutes.
11
Add the blanched, chopped spinach.
12
Season with salt to taste.
13
Cook 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often.
14
Add fenugreek leaves, butter, nutmeg, and, if desired, heavy cream.
15
Simmer 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
16
If necessary, lower heat to medium-low.
17
Serve hot topped with, if desired, fried potato dumplings.

375

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 pounds large-leaf spinach, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic, 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.

Saag Aloo

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