Dinner for 4

Saag Aloo

Name: Saag Aloo
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups peeled and cubed yellow potatoes; 1 tsp oil; 1/4 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp kashmiri chili powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 tsp oil; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1 black cardamom pod; 2 whole cloves; 1 green cardamom pod; 1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/4 tsp salt; 3/4 tsp garam masala; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste; 9 oz frozen chopped spinach; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup chopped tomato (optional); cilantro and lemon juice (optional)

$10.12for 440 minServes 4

Saag aloo combines spiced potatoes with spinach, onion, ginger, garlic, yogurt, and aromatic whole spices.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Potatoes, 0.7 lb$0.99/lb typical	0.7 lb	$0.68Typical price
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.40Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Spinach, 9 oz$0.35/oz typical	9 oz	$3.15Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.1 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.20Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.12

Swaps

Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.53 per serving$10.12 for 4

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Ingredients

2 cups peeled and cubed yellow potatoes
1 tsp oil
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp kashmiri chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 black cardamom pod
2 whole cloves
1 green cardamom pod
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp garam masala
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
9 oz frozen chopped spinach
1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped tomato (optional)
cilantro and lemon juice (optional)

Steps

Toss the potatoes with 1 teaspoon oil, turmeric, chili powder, garlic powder, garam masala, and salt.
Cook the potatoes in a covered skillet over medium heat for 15 minutes, turning often until tender.
Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet and toast the cumin, cardamom pods, cloves, dried chili, and fenugreek for 1 minute.
Add the onion and salt, then cook for 5 minutes until soft.
Stir in the garam masala, coriander, ginger garlic paste, yogurt, and tomato, then cook for 3 minutes.
Add the spinach and water, cover, and simmer for 8 minutes.
Fold in the potatoes and cook uncovered for 3 minutes until the sauce coats them.