Dhaba Style Aloo Palak

Ingredients 

• 1 large bunch of spinach leaves 
• 2-3 medium potatoes , unpeeled and quartered
• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1-2 green chillies, chopped
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 1 inch finely chopped ginger
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 
• 1 large tomato , finely chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 3/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Ginger strips for garnish
• Parantha to serve

Method

1. Heat sufficient water in a deep pan, add spinach leaves and blanch for 1-2 minutes. Drain them into ice cold water. Gently squeeze the excess water and set aside.
2. Transfer the spinach into a blender jar, add ¼ cup water and blend to a fine paste.
3. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds and let them change colour. Add green chillies, onion, ginger and garlic, mix and saute till onion turns translucent.
4. Add tomato and mix well. Add potatoes and mix well. Add salt and sauté for 1 minute. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and garam masala and mix well.
6. Add the spinach paste. Rinse the blender jar with ½ cup water and add, mix well cover and cook for 4-5 minutes.
7. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with ginger strips and serve hot with lachcha parantha.