More Indian Potato Sabzis

Aloo Palak isn’t commonly found on restaurant menus, but it is a staple in most North Indian households and makes a quick and easy weeknight meal. This Indian sabzi goes best with rotis or plain parathas.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick & Easy – Aloo Palak is a simple, easy weeknight meal made with basic ingredients that can easily be found in a grocery store. Instant Pot – This Instant Pot version makes cooking convenient and you’ll have a delicious meal prepared quickly. Vegan – This sabzi is vegan and can easily made gluten-free if you skip asafoetida (hing).

  1. Now add asafoetida (hing) and cumin seeds. Saute for 30 seconds. (Image 2)
  2. Add ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Saute for 45-60 seconds. (Image 3)
  3. Now add onions and season with salt. Cook the onions down for 4 minutes. (Image 4)
  4. Add the ground spices – turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, and Kashmiri chili powder. Saute for a minute. (Image 6)
  5. This is what you should have. (Image 7)
  6. Cover with the lid and cook for 4 minutes until the tomatoes have a paste-like consistency. (Image 8)
  7. Using a wooden spoon, deglaze the pot. (Image 10)
  8. Now add the cubed potatoes and season with a little salt. (Image 11)
  9. Stir and cook for a minute. Hit CANCEL on the Instant Pot. (Image 12) TIP: Make sure the chopped spinach doesn’t have much water on it and is dry.
  10. Close the Instant Pot. Press HIGH PRESSURE and cook for 2 minutes. Allow the curry to naturally release. (Image 14)
  11. Open the Instant Pot. This is what you should have. (Image 15)
  12. Stir the curry. There will be some liquid so press SAUTE mode so the water evaporates. (Image 16)
  13. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. (Image 18)
  14. This is what you should have. Trust me, it tastes a lot better than it looks. (Image 19)
  15. Enjoy with hot rotis or plain parathas. (Image 20) ✓ Potatoes – Use gold or Idaho potatoes and cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. → A simple dal on the side such as Masoor Dal (make it without spinach) or Andhra Tomato Dal. You can also pair this with some Jeera Rice. Then add the fresh spinach and cook with the potatoes for about 5-8 minutes. Cook the spinach and potatoes without a lid. Make sure most of the water is evaporated and then add garam masala and Kasoori methi. That’s it. Enjoy!

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