Start by peeling and chopping the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. This ensures they cook evenly and have the right texture in the final dish.
500 g Potatoes
In a large frying pan, heat ghee or sunflower oil over medium heat. This will be the base for frying the spices and onions.
2 tablespoons Ghee or Sunflower oil
Add cumin and mustard seeds to the hot oil and fry them until they start to pop. This releases their aromatic flavors and enhances the overall taste of the saag aloo.
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
Add diced red onions to the pan and cook until they soften. Then, stir in minced garlic, finely chopped red chilli, turmeric, garam masala, fenugreek, and tomato puree. These spices provide a perfect balance of flavors and give the saag aloo its distinctive taste.
2, diced Red onions, 3 cloves Garlic minced, 1 Red chilli, 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon Fenugreek, 2 tablespoons Tomato puree
Cook the mixture for a minute, allowing the spices to bloom and create a fragrant sauce. This helps infuse the potatoes and spinach with the delicious flavors.
Add the boiled potatoes and a pinch of salt to the pan. Gently mix everything together, ensuring the potatoes are coated with the flavorful sauce.
Salt
To create a saucy consistency, add chicken or vegetable stock to the pan. This adds depth of flavor and helps bind the ingredients together.
150 ml Chicken or Vegetable stock
Toss in the baby spinach, allowing it to wilt gently in the pan. This adds a burst of vibrant green color and contributes to the overall freshness of the dish.
200 g Baby spinach
Sprinkle the saag aloo with freshly chopped coriander before serving. This adds a fragrant and herbaceous note to the dish, enhancing its authenticity.
Fresh coriander