Dairy-Free Aloo Palak

Discover a wholesome twist on a classic Indian favorite with this Dairy-Free Aloo Palak! This vibrant, vegan dish combines tender cubes of potato with nutrient-packed spinach in a medley of aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and coriander. Every bite is rich in flavor, thanks to the sautéed onions, tomatoes, garlic, and a touch of green chili for gentle heat. Perfect for those seeking a plant-based, gluten-free meal option, this recipe is as easy to prepare as it is satisfying, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish. Serve it as a hearty side dish with warm rotis or pair it with fragrant basmati rice for a comforting, dairy-free dinner that everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes
• 300 grams fresh spinach
• 1 medium onion
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1 inch ginger
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 green chili
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 500 milliliters water

Directions

Step 1

Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Set aside.

Step 2

Wash the spinach thoroughly under running water and chop coarsely.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and green chili.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the cumin seeds to the pan and sauté for a minute until aromatic.

Step 6

Add the chopped onion and sauté until they turn golden brown.

Step 7

Add the chopped ginger, garlic, and green chili. Sauté for another 2 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes become soft and the oil starts to separate.

Step 9

Add the potato cubes and toss to coat them with the spice mixture.

Step 10

Pour in the water, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for about 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 11

Once the potatoes are cooked, add the chopped spinach. Stir well to combine with the potatoes.

Step 12

Cook uncovered for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and integrated with the potatoes.

Step 13

Adjust salt to taste and remove from heat. Serve hot with rice or as a side dish with roti.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1880.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1046.3

Total Fat 31.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2693.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 173.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.8g
Protein 28.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 528.2mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 4287.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.8%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 63.7%