Bengali Aloo Saag Recipe
Palong Saaker Ghonto
(AKA Bengali Aloo Saag)
Spiced Potatoes and Greens
Submitted By: Taz
Ingredients:
1 ½ lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes (Aloo) - cut into 1 inch cubes - peeled or not, your choice
1 lb Spinach (Palak Saag)
1 Medium Onion (Pyaz) - thin sliced
1 inch piece Fresh Ginger (Adrak) - minced
2 cloves Fresh Garlic (Leh-sun) - minced
½ Cup Water
2 Tbs Oil - can use olive, grape seed, vegetable, or canola oil
2 tsp
Panch Phoran
(Bengali 5 Spice)
1 tsp Red Chile Powder (Lal Mirchi)
1 tsp Kosher Salt (Namak) or to taste
Preparation:
- Blanch spinach in a pan of boiling water for 3-4 minutes - Transfer to an ice bath until cool enough to handle - Squeeze out as much liquid as possible and set aside
- Place a medium-large pan with a tight fitting lid over medium heat - Add oil and heat until shimmering - Add panch phoran to pan and fry until mustard seeds pop
- Add onion, garlic, and ginger - Fry, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes
- Stir in the potatoes, chile powder, and salt - Add water and allow to cook for 7-8 minutes stirring occasionally
- Add spinach to the pan - Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender (apx 10-15 minutes)
- Serve hot
