Aloo Palak (Stir-Fried Indian Potatoes and Spinach)
Description
This popular Indian dish of potatoes, tomatoes, and spinach, or aloo palak, incorporates the flavors of garlic, ginger, cumin, and coriander.
Ingredients
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2 cloves garlic, peeled
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1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, or as needed
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1 onion, chopped
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
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2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
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2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
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2 bunches fresh spinach, chopped
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salt to taste
Directions
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Grind garlic and ginger together to make a paste.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion in the hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add cumin, coriander, cayenne, and turmeric. Add ginger-garlic paste. Mix well. Stir in remaining oil, potatoes, and tomatoes; cook until oil leaves the side of the pan, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and salt; continue to cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Serve.