Saag Aloo

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Make ahead and reheat when required, great to freeze in individual batches, simply defrost and reheat to serve. Great served with a dollop of fat free natural yogurt.


INGREDIENTS

  • 200g brown basmati rice
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
  • 3cm piece fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 700g potatoes, cut into 3cm dice
  • 1 small red chilli, deseeded and finely sliced
  • 1 tsp black mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp LoSalt
  • 250g spinach leaves
  • ½ x 25g pack coriander, chopped

METHOD

  1. Cook the rice in boiling water for 25 minutes until just tender, drain.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the onion, garlic and ginger for 3 minutes, stir in the potatoes, chilli, spices and LoSalt and fry for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add 300ml water, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes until the potatoes are just tender.
  4. Meanwhile, place the spinach in a large bowl, cover with clingfilm and microwave on full power for 2 minutes until just wilted.  Stir into the potatoes with the coriander.
  5. Serve with the rice.