ALOO PALAK / POTATO IN SPINACH GRAVY

Spinach (palak) is widely used around the world .  It is a rich source of iron and fiber.

  During my childhood , I regularly watches POPPYE THE SAILORMAN regularly. In that when poppye takes spinach , he gets instant energy and strength. After seeing that I used to have spinach.

REQUIREMENTS:

Spinach / Palak  -  a bunch

Potato cubes( half cooked)  -  ½ cup

Green chilly  -  4

Onion  -  2

Garam masala – 1 tbs

Tomato  -  2

To grind -  grated coconut 2tbs and  5 cashew

METHOD:

Cook the spinach with salt and little water.

Grind this with green chillies.

Heat kadai , add oil , cumin ,onion and sauté for few minutes .

Add ginger –garlic paste and tomatoes, sauté till the tomatoes are mashed.

Add potatoes , turmeric powder, chilly powder (optional) , garam masala and sauté.

Add grounded spinach and allow to cook.

Add the coconut paste and cook for few minutes.

Serve with roti , chappati / naan.