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Saag Aloo

Potatoes cook with onion, garlic, ginger, warm spices, and spinach in a simple vegan Indian skillet.

Medium⏱️ 40 min📖 1 min readServes 4~265 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation

15 min prep 25 min cook

Vegan
#Budget-Friendly
Vegetarian

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Timeline

Total 40 min

Prep15 min
Cooking25 min

Ingredients

4 servings

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For the dish

700 g Potatoes
300 g Spinach
1 Onion
3 clove Garlic
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Fresh ginger
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt

For the spice mix

1 tsp(~5 ml) Cumin seeds
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Ground red pepper
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Garam masala

For cooking

2 tbsp(~30 ml) Vegetable oil

For serving

1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lime juice

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Instructions

1
Cut the potatoes into 2 cm cubes.
2
Finely chop the onion, garlic, and ginger.
3
Soften the onion in vegetable oil for 5 minutes.
5 min
05:00
4
Add the cumin seeds, turmeric, ground red pepper, garlic, and ginger, and fry for 1 minute.
1 min
01:00
5
Add the potatoes and salt, and cook while stirring for 5 minutes.
5 min
05:00
6
Add half a cup of water, cover, and cook for 12 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
12 min
12:00
7
Add the spinach and wilt for 3 minutes, then serve with garam masala and lime juice.
3 min
03:00

💡 Tip: Adding the spinach at the very end keeps its color bright and its flavor fresh.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot as a main or side dish with lime wedges, rice, or roti.

Nutrition (per serving)

~265

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 10%Carbs 63%Fat 27%

GI 30 · Low GIGL 13 · Medium GL

3.1g

Sugar

6.3g

Fiber

1235mg

Sodium

1.1g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

5/10

Moderate satiety, fine between meals

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FAQ

How many servings does Saag Aloo make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Saag Aloo take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 40 minutes in total.
Is Saag Aloo difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Saag Aloo have?
Approximately 265 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 42g, fat: 8g.
Is Saag Aloo allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.
Which cuisine does Saag Aloo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.
How many ingredients does Saag Aloo need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
Is Saag Aloo filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Cut the potatoes into 2 cm cubes.

Finely chop the onion, garlic, and ginger.

Soften the onion in vegetable oil for 5 minutes.

5 min