Potato Spinach Curry

This potato spinach curry recipe is ideal for kids struggling to eat green leafy vegetables. It is pretty easy to prepare.

A fresh bunch of spinach in my refrigerator tempted me to make this Indian-style green curry for today's dinner.

My son loved this potato spinach curry and had my share, proving its tastiness. This delicious dish is perfect for kids struggling to eat green leafy vegetables.

You may also see other side dishes for roti, like Malai Kofta, Mutter paneer, Bindi Masala, and Moong Vadi Curry. Serving roti with verities of side dishes makes everyone enjoy.

If you are searching for other recipes, you may also like Vegetable kurma and Rajma masala.

Potato spinach curry is also called 'Aloo palak' in Hindi. This is one of the favorite everyday recipes of North India. One of the delicious curry recipes is best served with rice and Indian bread like roti or naan.

What do this taste like?

This creamy, mild, flavorful dish is made to pair up with roti or chapati. If you feel that Indian food is very spicy, you should try this dish. Moreover, you will change your view of Indian food for sure.

Why you should make potato spinach curry?

• It is a delicious way to include fresh spinach into your diet, one of the most neglected ingredients in many homes.
• The method of making and the process of preparing the recipe is straightforward. Furthermore, even beginners can make with excellent results.
• The gravy is so silky and smooth that you will not realize you are eating spinach.
• This Aloo palak recipe is super nutritious and makes you feel like comfort food.
  You do most of the preparatory work, which will reduce half of your work burden while cooking.
• You may freeze or refrigerate the leftovers.
• Bring home the restaurant-style side dish in the comfort of your home.

The variations

• You substitute half the number of spinach leaves with green mustard leaves in this recipe for aloo palak. We make this variation many times, and it tastes delicious as well.
• In this potato spinach curry, you may also use methi leaves/fresh fenugreek leaves instead of spinach. Or you may also use both together.
• Add cauliflower, carrot, and sweet potato to enhance the dish with more vegetables.
• Swap potato with Indian cottage cheese and paneer, and this option turns into a whole new dish: palak paneer.
• Adding fresh cream is to achieve the restaurant-style creamy texture. You may skip using it if you prefer to stay out of fat.
• Instead of fresh cream, you may use a blob of butter; say, about half a tablespoon is good enough for the quantity mentioned here.
• Potatoes can also be substituted with mushrooms and cauliflower in this recipe.

Can I make this as a dry version?

Yes, you can make dry potato spinach curry. But with the slight variation in the cooking process. The ingredients required to make the dry version remain the same as the gravy version. Add less water for cooking, and allow it to cook further in the open pan until the curry thickens.

How to make potato spinach curry?

Preparing the vegetables. Wash and clean spinach a couple of times. I used to rinse spinach leaves for one time, even if I got a prewashed spinach package. Rinsing prewashed green is always debatable, but I wash them as I am obsessed with it.
Wash and clean potatoes and peel the skin. Cut into bite-size pieces.

Cooking. You may use an Instant Pot, pressure cooker, or stovetop method.
Instant Pot- When using the Instant Pot for seasoning and sauteing, set the Instant Pot to saute mode. Moreover, for cooking, set the cooking time manually for 7 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally.

Pressure cooker. Season and saute directly in the pressure cooker pan without the lid when using the pressure cooker. Moreover, pressure cook for 2 whistles on high heat and two on low heat. Open the cover once the steam is released naturally.

Stovetop method. Use a pan for the sauteing, and cook with the lids on. This makes cooking quick and faster.

Making the gravy. Separate the potato with the spoon. Transfer it to a plate and set aside. Using an immersion hand blender or mixer grinder, grind the cooked spinach mixture to a silky texture.

Combine and garnish. Now, in the same pan, add the spinach gravy and potato. Adjust the consistency with water, and also adjust the salt. Drizzle a tablespoon of fresh cream and serve immediately.

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Do not forget to check out another side dish recipe for roti/chapati here; try Gobi Manchurian in PepperBowl.

Serving Suggestions:
1. Serve potato spinach curry with roti/chapati or as a side dish for mixed rice.
2. Adding fresh cream gives a more prosperous and restaurant-like taste.
3. Serving with a cup of curd makes the perfect dinner or lunch.

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