Alo Palak recipe - Simple and delicious Restaurant Style| Potato and Spinach

 

Aloo Palak is a simple, flavorful and comforting Pakistani-style dish made with tender potatoes and fresh spinach cooked with aromatic spices. It is an easy everyday recipe that tastes delicious with roti, naan or rice.

 

     • Recipe Detail:

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

500 g fresh spinach (palak), washed and chopped

1 medium onion, finely sliced

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

2–3 green chilies, sliced

1 teaspoon ginger paste

1 teaspoon garlic paste

3 tablespoons cooking oil

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon red chili powder

½ teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon coriander powder

½ teaspoon garam masala

Salt to taste

Fresh coriander for garnish

How to Make Restaurant style Aloo Palak at home

Heat oil in a large pan and add cumin seeds. Let them sizzle for a few seconds.

• Add sliced onions and sauté until lightly golden.

• Add ginger and garlic paste and cook for about 1 minute.

• Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and the oil begins to separate.

• Add potatoes, salt, red chili powder, turmeric and coriander powder. Mix well and cook for 5–7 minutes.

• Add chopped spinach and green chilies. Mix everything together.

• Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 10–15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the spinach is cooked. Stir occasionally.

• Sprinkle garam masala, mix well and cook for another 1–2 minutes.

• Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve hot Aloo Palak with fresh roti, chapati, naan or steamed rice. A spoonful of yogurt or raita on the side makes it even more delicious.

Recipe Tips:

Use fresh, tender spinach for the best flavor.

Don't add too much water because spinach naturally releases moisture.

Cut potatoes into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly.

Adjust green chilies and red chili powder according to your taste.