Aloo Palak (with methi)

INGREDIENTS

2 bunches spinach
1 bunch fenugreek leaves
1 medium sized tomato
3 medium sized potatoes
1 tsp salt (or as desired)
1 tbsp tomato purée paste
1 tsp garlic paste
1 1/2 tbsp curry masala powder (or substitute for this)
1 tsp whole cumin
1/3 cup cooking oil/ghee

Substitute for curry masala powder:
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp crushed chilli flakes
1/2 tsp crushed coriander
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
1/4 tsp paprika powder

METHOD

- wash and cut the spinach and fenugreek leaves
- peel and chop the potatoes in chunks
- finely chop the tomato
- add cooking oil/ghee to the pan on a high flame and add in the garlic paste and salt
- mix together and than add in the curry masala powder (or the substitute) and mix well for 1 minute.
- once spices are mixed properly add in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste and a little bit of water
- mix well and than add in the potatoes and cook for a few minutes
- after few minutes of cooking potatoes add in the spinach, fenugreek leaves and 2 1/2 glasses of water
- keeping the flame on full allow to reach boiling point than cover and cook on low to medium flame until the potatoes are cooked
- this should take 15-20 minutes and once potatoes are cooked take them out in a plate and put aside
- allow the spinach and fenugreek leaves to cook on low to medium flame until they are fully cooked. This should take 30-40 minutes
- once spinach and fenugreek leaves are cooked add in the potatoes and whole cumin and dry up any excess water until the oil separates.
- your aloo palak with methi is now ready to be served. Serve with roti or naan. Enjoy!