Aloo Palak ( Microwave )
by Tarla Dalal

Aloo palak is a very easy and simple recipe with a combination of cubed potatoes and chopped spinach cooked with masalas and red dry chillies. Serve this subzi hot with rotis or parathas.

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Aloo Palak ( Microwave ) recipe - How to make Aloo Palak ( Microwave )

4 cups finely chopped spinach (palak)
1 1/2 cups peeled and boiled potatoes
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
2 whole dry kashmiri red chillies
2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
3 tbsp oil
salt to taste

Method

Heat the oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds.
Add the cumin seeds and micorwave for 1 minute.
Add the ginger, garlic and chillies, mix well and microwave for 30 seconds.
Add the potatoes, mix well and microwave for 3 minutes, while stirring twice in between.
Add the spinach,coriander powder, turmeric powder and asafoetida, mix well and cover and cook in a microwave for 3 minutes, while stirring twice in between.
Serve hot.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	154 cal
Protein	1.9 g
Carbohydrates	10.1 g
Fiber	2.3 g
Fat	11.8 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	3904.3 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2	0.2 mg
Vitamin B3	0.8 mg
Vitamin C	25.2 mg
Folic Acid	89.8 mcg
Calcium	53.2 mg
Iron	0.9 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	44 mg
Potassium	229 mg
Zinc	0.4 mg