# **Aloo Palak (Indian Spinach & Potato Curry)**
A comforting, **vegan-friendly** Indian dish featuring tender potatoes and vibrant spinach in a **fragrant spiced gravy**. This **nutrient-packed** curry is easy to make, budget-friendly, and perfect with roti, rice, or naan!
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## **Why You’ll Love This Recipe**
✔ **Nutrient-packed** – Rich in iron, fiber, and vitamins!
✔ **Meal-prep friendly** – Tastes even better the next day.
✔ **Budget-friendly & vegan** – Simple ingredients, big flavor.
✔ **Customizable** – Adjust spice levels or add protein.
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## **Ingredients (Serves 4)**
– 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed)
– 2 medium potatoes, diced (peeled or unpeeled)
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 2 tomatoes, pureed
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 1-inch ginger, grated
– 1 green chili, slit (optional, for heat)
– 1 tsp cumin seeds
– 1 tsp turmeric powder
– 1 tsp coriander powder
– ½ tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
– 1 tsp garam masala
– ½ tsp cumin powder
– 2 tbsp oil (or ghee for richer flavor)
– Salt to taste
– ½ cup water (or as needed)
– 2 tbsp fresh cream or coconut milk (optional, for creaminess)
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## **Step-by-Step Instructions**
### **1️⃣ Prep the Spinach**
– **Blanch fresh spinach** in hot water for **2 minutes**, then blend into a smooth puree. *(Skip if using frozen spinach.)*
### **2️⃣ Sauté Aromatics**
– Heat **oil** in a pan. Add **cumin seeds** and let them sizzle.
– Add **onion, garlic, ginger, and green chili**. Sauté until golden (~3-4 mins).
### **3️⃣ Add Spices & Tomatoes**
– Stir in **turmeric, coriander, red chili powder, and cumin powder**.
– Add **tomato puree** and cook until the oil separates (~5 mins).
### **4️⃣ Cook the Potatoes**
– Add **diced potatoes, salt, and water**.
– **Cover and simmer** until potatoes are tender (~10-12 mins).
### **5️⃣ Finish with Spinach**
– Mix in **spinach puree** and **garam masala**. Cook for **2-3 mins**.
– For extra creaminess, stir in **fresh cream or coconut milk**.
### **6️⃣ Serve Hot!**
– **Garnish** with a drizzle of cream and lemon wedges.
– **Pair** with roti, rice, or naan.
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## **Pro Tips**
🍛 **Crispy potatoes?** Roast them first for extra texture.
🌿 **Protein boost?** Add **chickpeas or paneer**.
👶 **Kid-friendly?** Skip green chili and blend spinach finely.
🔥 **Extra flavor?** Toast whole spices (bay leaf, cardamom) with cumin seeds.
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## **Final Thoughts**
This **Aloo Palak** is a **healthy, flavorful, and easy** dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. The **creamy spinach and spiced potatoes** make it a **comforting favorite**—plus, it’s **vegan and gluten-free**!
**Ready to try it?** Let us know how it turns out! 😊🌿
