Potatoes and Greens Stir-Fry Indian Recipe

Potatoes And Greens Stir-Fry Indian Recipe

Ingredients

• recipe for : Aloo Saag
• carrot, beet, or, radish greens make a great addition.

For variation, add 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

• 2 teaspoons safflower or other neutral oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 hot green chiles, chopped (remove seeds to reduce heat) 1 (1-inch) knob of ginger, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion
• 2 large potatoes, diced (2 cups)
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 3 to 4 cups packed chopped fresh spinach, chard, or other greens (or 2 cups frozen) 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt

Method

1. Garam Masala or paprika, for garnish 1
2. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat
3. When hot, add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 15 seconds
4. Add the chile, ginger, and garlic, and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes
5. Add the potatoes and tomatoes, mix well, and cook for 1 minute
6. Stir in the greens and water
7. Cover and cook for 10 minutes
8. Add the salt and mix well
9. Reduce heat to medium-low
10. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes
11. Taste, and adjust salt and spice
12. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika or garam masala
13. Serve as a side with flat bread or rice, or use as a filling in tortilla wraps or a tart
14. Serve hot
15. Variations:

Omit the tomatoes for a drier version.

Add 1/4 cup washed red lentils and 1/2 cup water when you add the greens.

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