sag aloo

[G-Ma-pat]

does anyone have a recipe for sag aloo

[buttons]

Main Ingredients:

1/2lb Potatoes
14oz fresh or frozen spinach
scant 1/3 cup chopped tomatoes


Ground Spices:

1/2 teaspoon Natco Chilli Powder
1/4 teaspoon Natco Turmeric


Additional Spices:

1/2 teaspoon Natco Cumin Seeds
1/4 teaspoon Natco Fenugreek (Methi) Seeds

Method

1. Weigh spinach after you have removed the stems and chopped it. Wash thoroughly and drain in colander. If using frozen spinach, defrost and squeeze out excess water before weighing.

2. Scrub the potataoes (don't peel them). Cut into small chunks.

3. Using a good, heavy non-stick frying pan add the seeds and dry fry (without oil) to release their flavour. Watch this carefully, they will only need a few seconds. Don't let them scorch. If they burn, throw them away and start again.

4. When they are hot, add the tomato, turmeric and chilli powder (salt is optional). Mix and cook for 30 seconds.

5. Add the spinach and tomatoes and mix well to coat with the spices.

6. Cover pan and simmer for 15-20 minutes. The dish should consist of a thick sauce coating the potatoes. If there is still too much moisture, remove the lid and let it dry out a little by cooking rapidly over a medium heat for a few minutes.

[G-Ma-pat]

Thank you buttons, I will be tryng this today. I live alone so this will be quite a lot. Would it freeze?

[buttons]

yeah it will freeze no problems.  let it fully defrost in fridge overnight before using the next time.  Hope you enjoy it - i know i do!

[Pollyfrance]

What is Natco????

[ursula62]

Natco is a brand name of spices from India.

I have always found that Sag aloo doesn't freeze very well. The potatoes go all mushy.

[G-Ma-pat]

made sag aloo to go with lunch and invited a friend. It was delicious and there is no worry about freezing asthere is none left. Thank you

[redema]

Just made this version of Sag Aloo today.

500g spinach

500g waxy potatoes

1 lg onion

1 clove garlic

50g ghee or 60ml of cooking oil

1/2 teasponn ground coriander

1 teaspoon paprika

2 cardamoms

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

[G-Ma-pat]

thank you Redema I will try this one too. You haven't posted the method.

Pat.