THE GARDEN RECIPE
  • Home
  • Health
  • Recipes
  • Spirituality
  • Sex
  • Ayurveda
    • Spices & Spice Blends
    • Whole Spices & Seeds
  • My Story
Ayurveda Inspired, Whole-Food Plant Based Recipes -

"These are the exact same recipes that healed my cancer and have kept me cancer-free.
​Give them a try! You will absolutely love them.
" - Somyata
​

Categories

All
BEGINNER'S RECIPES
CHUTNEYS
DRINKS
FLOURS
LENTILS
NOODLES/VERMICELLI
PASTA
PESTO
PROTEIN
RICE
SALAD OR SNACK
SOUPS
VEGETABLES

Spinach-Potato (Aalo-Palak)

7/2/2020

2 Comments

 
Picture
One of India's most famous & loved dish - spinach & potato (aalo-palak) with spices, cooked in traditional mustard oil. Divine! One-pot.
Nothing like a spinach-potato combo. Like yummy to the T!. And I made this recipe so that the nutrients of spinach are alive - by adding spinach at the end and just letting the heat of the dish cook the spinach enough.

So, remember from now on, the concept here is that you must try to keep your greens as much UN-cooked as possible so that they can deliver their promise to you - a promise of nutrients, immunity, fiber, beautiful skin & hair (iron) as well as give you energy - as much closer to raw as possible.

Also, I add BOTH mustard as well as coconut oil so that in each bite, my body gets good amount of healthy fats. This is crucial for digestion, healthy skin & hair, energy and joints. It is a misconception that adding too much oil will fatten you - when in reality it is the opposite. When you add good fats, your body does not need to store them in bulk for later....hence, healthy weight.


Ingredients -

1. 1 bag frozen or fresh spinach - 16 oz.
2. 2 red or yellow medium potatoes - cut in very small pieces
3. 2 yellow onions
4. 2-3 medium tomatoes
5. Ginger-garlic (1/2 in ginger minimum & 1 whole garlic or more)


Spices & Oils -
​
1. Organic mustard oil - 4 tablespoons
2. Organic UN-refined coconut oil - 4 tablespoons 
3. Turmeric, cayenne, sea salt, cumin/coriander powder, garam masala (start with 1/2 teaspoon of EACH -  if you don't know and taste and adjust...)
4. Cumin seeds - 4 big tablespoons


Simple Steps -

1. Sauté #2 - #5 in both oils...add cumin seeds and small potato pieces.

​2. Add spices (#3) and sauté for 3-4 mins more. Add bit of water and cook on low. Be careful and keep watch as cooking in steel heats up things fast.

3. Cover for 6-7 mins. Now check if potatoes and spices are done. If done, close the stove. AFTER 5-10 mins, ADD your spinach NOW. NOT BEFORE. Mix. Cover for few mins and then enjoy!
​

1. Add all on STEEL pan + organic coconut oil + organic mustard oil. Yes! BOTH.
2. Start sauteing on medium-low...and keep mixing.
3. Add your potatoes + spices...bit of water..
4. Cover and let cook on LOW for 6-7 mins or till soft...
5. Oh! the spices..and colors..
6. Saute for few mins...
7. NOW, add all your frozen spinach after turning the stove OFF.
8. Ready to eat.
9. Done! Enjoy your dish w/rice or roti/tortilla.
2 Comments
Jane Powell
1/6/2021 16:55:55

I just made this oh so fragrant and delicious dish! It was very easy to make and so delicious! My house also smells wonderful! Can’t wait to make the cauliflower version and other recipes as well. Thanks so much

Reply
Somyata
1/7/2021 10:36:19

Thanks for your sweet comment! You made my day! Glad you liked it and your house smelled wonderful - full of spices aroma..:) Oh yes, do let me know how you liked the cauliflower one when you try it.

Also, I am collecting photos from my sweet subscribers trying my recipes - if you feel like sharing it, do send it to me via email and I will include it in the newsletter. YAY!

Have a beautiful day & Happy New Year again - Somyata.

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Learn About Ayurvedic Spices & Blends

    Categories

    All
    BEGINNER'S RECIPES
    CHUTNEYS
    DRINKS
    FLOURS
    LENTILS
    NOODLES/VERMICELLI
    PASTA
    PESTO
    PROTEIN
    RICE
    SALAD OR SNACK
    SOUPS
    VEGETABLES

    Picture

    Some Amazing Articles
    Picture
    Benefits of Cooking in Clay Pots

    ​Clay Pots Series (Videos)
    Picture
    Clay Pots Buying Guide in India
    Picture
    Bringing Clay Pots from India to US
    Picture
    My Beautiful Clay Pots REVEALED! 
    Picture
    Which Clay Pot is Right for You? 

The Garden Recipe - Subscribe To The Newsletter HERE

Picture
Picture
HOME       HEALTH      SPIRITUALITY       SEX        RECIPES      AYURVEDA     COACHING      CONTACT     REVIEWS      TGP

              DISCLAIMER        TERMS & CONDITIONS        PRIVACY POLICY
​
​      Copyright ©2024 THE GARDEN RECIPE, LLC
​  All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Health
  • Recipes
  • Spirituality
  • Sex
  • Ayurveda
    • Spices & Spice Blends
    • Whole Spices & Seeds
  • My Story