For me and for everyone their mom is the best cook in the world . Nothing can beat the taste of food cooked by a mom with all her love and care. It just tastes out of this world. I’m no exception. Today I’m going to share one of many such delicious recipes that I learnt from my Mom in my “आईच्या हातचं” (Cooked by Mom). Its healthy,simple and delicious. My all time favorite recipe.
Healthy Spinach Potato (आलू पालक) (पालक आणि बटाट्याची भाजी )
Sauted spinach with potato and spices
- 1 bunch Fresh Spinach (chopped)
- 2 Medium sized potatoes (boiled ,peeled & cubed)
- 1 Small onion (diced)
- 1 Tomato (cubed)
- 4-5 Green Chilis (sliced lengthwise)
- 4 pods Garlic (miced)
- 2 tsp Cooking oil (I use peanut oil)
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp Asofoetida (Hing)
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 tsp sugar
Heat oil in the pan and add mustard seeds. Let them crackle
Add hing followed by green chilis
Add minced garlic
Add onions and saute them until translucent
Now add the turmeric powder & mix
Add the chopped spinach and mix well
Add in salt and sugar and let the spinach cook uncovered
Once the water released from spinach starts drying out add cubed potatoes
Mix everything well and let the potatoes cook in the mixture for 1-2 min
Now add the cubed tomatoes and saute just for a min or two.
Tomatoes should retain their texture and should not get mushy
Enjoy the sabzi with any bread or rice
- It is important to cook the spinach uncovered so that it retains its color.
- Spinach cooked on steam will turn brownish