Spinach-coated Potatoes (Aloo Palak)

Nutritious side-dish from Punjab.  It is a very subtle-flavored accompaniment to go with hot parathas, phulkas, or naan.

Ingredients:

potatoes, 250 gm boiled and cubed
spinach, 1 big bunch, chopped
green chillies, chopped
finely chopped garlic, 1 tbsp
finely chopped ginger, 1 tbsp
turmeric, 1/2 tsp
coriander powder, 1 tsp
salt to taste
oil, 1 tbsp
slit green chillies, and cumin seeds for seasoning

Method:

1. Heat oil, add cumin seeds and allow to splutter.
2. Add the chopped garlic, ginger, green chillies and saute for a minute.
3. Put in the potatoes, turmeric, coriander powder and saute for few minutes.
4. Toss in the spinach, add salt and cook on medium flame, stirring occasionally.
5. Fry the slit green chillies in little oil and pour this over the potatoes.
6. Remove and serve hot.