Spicy Potatoes & Spinach Recipe

Name: Spicy Potatoes & Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 minced fresh chile or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 cups sliced onions; 2 pounds potatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups chopped tomatoes; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 10 ounces fresh baby spinach

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 minced fresh chile or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups sliced onions
2 pounds potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons lemon juice
10 ounces fresh baby spinach

1
Heat the oil in a pot on medium-high heat.
2
Add the mustard seeds.
3
When they start to pop, add the cumin and fennel seeds.
4
Stir for a few seconds and add the chile or red pepper flakes and the onions.
5
Lower the heat to medium and cook for about 5 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, scrub or peel the potatoes and cut them into wedges (about 6 cups).
7
Add the potato wedges, salt, and 1 cup of water to the onions, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are just tender.
8
Stir in the tomatoes and lemon juice and cook, covered, until the potatoes are done, about 5 minutes.
9
Add the spinach and simmer until the leaves are wilted.
10
Use ground cumin and/or fennel if seeds arent available.
11
In place of fresh tomatoes, you can use a 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes.
12
Top with yogurt and cilantro.
13
Serve with naan bread or pappadams or on a bed of rice.
14
Serve with chutney or fresh mango slices on the side.

330

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, and more.

Yes, Spicy Potatoes & Spinach 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.

Spicy Potatoes & Spinach

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