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Creamy spinach and potato curry in a bowl.

Quick and Easy Saag Aloo

This quick saag aloo is a budget-friendly vegetarian curry that uses leftover or canned potatoes, and can be on the table in 20 minutes!
5 from 8 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 188kcal
Author: Becca Heyes

Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 345 g (~ 12 oz) cooked potatoes (I used canned), cut into bitesized pieces
  • 3 large handfuls fresh spinach
  • 75 ml (~ 1/4 cup) cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat a dash of oil in a frying pan, and add the sliced onion. Cook for a few minutes over a medium heat, until it's beginning to soften. Add the garlic and spices, and cook for another minute or so.
  • Next, add the cooked potatoes to the pan. Stir gently for a few minutes, until the potatoes are coated in the spices, and are beginning to crisp up.
  • Add the spinach, and allow it to wilt. You can add one handful at a time, if you don't have room for all the spinach in one go - it will create more room in the pan as it wilts down.
  • When the spinach has wilted, add the cream, and bring to a simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. When everything is piping hot, serve.

Notes

If you'd like to cook this recipe in advance, store it in an airtight tub in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a pan on the stovetop.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Quick and Easy Saag Aloo
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 188 Calories from Fat 70
% Daily Value*
Fat 7.8g12%
Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 430mg18%
Potassium 616mg18%
Carbohydrates 27.3g9%
Fiber 3.6g14%
Sugar 2.7g3%
Protein 4g8%
Calcium 81mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.