I really can't believe how fast time is flying. Its been week since my last post. I have been making mostly simple sabzis the past week since we have been apartment hunting almost every evening after work. A subzi and some steamed rice is all I have energy for after work and poking around strangers' houses.
Aloo Palak
Aloo Palak is originally a Punjabi recipe, (which reminds me - what happened to RCI??) and the authentic recipe includes addition of some methi or fenugreek leaves to it. My version is very customized to my laziness so you may or may not find it to resemble something you would get in a Punjabi restaurant ;)
What I Used:
Palak / Spinach / Cheera - 2 cups, chopped
Potatoes / Aloo - 2, cubed
Onion - 1 small, chooped (I used 5-6 shallots so that works as well)
Garlic pods - 2 to 3, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic paste. This is optional but I love the flavour so added it)
Ginger - a small piece
(Alternately, you can use 1 tsp ginger garlic paste but the taste is going to differ by a lot, downwards!)
Cumin / jeera / jeerakam powder - 2 tsp
Coriander / malli powder - 1 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp, or to taste (I used 3 green chillies)
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Salt - to taste
Oil - 1.5 tbsp (I used 1 tbsp ghee / clarified butter for a better flavour)
How I Made It
1. Heat oil in a pan and fry the onions till they turn soft and transparent. Add the cumin, coriander, chilli and turmeric powders and fry for another minute.
2. Mince the garlic and ginger together. Add to the above.
3. Add the potatoes and very little water. Keep covered and cook till potatoes are almost done. (A fork inserted should come out clean)
4. Now add the spinach and some salt. Mix well and cook on a low flame for 15 to 20 mins.
This goes very well with phulkas, chapatis, rice and even dosa.
I am sending this over to Mansi's Vegetarian Thanksgiving Event.
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15 People Said..:
Thats a really simple but wonderful recipe...it reminded me of chana paalak which i am craving for now....
Thnks for sharing !
yummy... you know... we're not even apartment hunting yet... but sometimes this is all the time I have!!
Sometimes the simplest food is the best.:)
So, did u find an apartment?
Sometimes the simplest food is the best.:)
So, did u find an apartment?
Comfort food!
so delicious side...Nice pic
Oh this must be a delicious combo.
I haven't tried this before,but sounds delicious!
Apartment hunting?! Yeah its really awful to poke to stranger's house indeed!
aah! that looks comforting enough Nags, ad I love the blue table-mat!:) you could send this in for my vegetarian thanksgiving recipe event!:)
Hope you find a nice place soon, with a big & bright kitchen window!:)
Good luck with your apartment hunting... it is such a pain, but once you find the right one it will all be worth it... So, keep looking... :)
awesome pic! love the recipe too.. in my version i cook the potatoes separately and add them to the chopped spinach cooked with the onion-ginger-garlic and the same powders and a pinch of garam masala. Will try it this away, sounds more simple!
cooking in the middle of other work sometimes brings out the best.:)so did u find the apt?
Every time I make this differently, no recipe for this.. :) Nice as usual...!
I am here after a long time..and I should say you really really rock!..the template..the side bar with pics..the header(wow !!it is cute!!)and everything here..
Hats off to you to blog even during your tight schedule!..
..take care...don't over strain too :(..
What a festive header!! Nice way to usher the winter:) The aloo palak is shot so well too - I guess its a winner in every way!
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