Classic Aloo Palak Recipe: Your Go-To Green Comfort Sabzi

By Shreya Sarpal

January 31, 2026

Rooted in everyday Indian kitchens, this aloo palak recipe blends tender potatoes with iron-rich spinach for a wholesome, lightly spiced dish that’s nourishing and delicious with rotis or dal chawal.

Ingredients

2 cups blanched and chopped spinach 2 medium boiled and cubed potatoes 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander powder Salt to taste

Step 1

Heat oil in a pan and crackle cumin seeds until aromatic.

Step 2

Add onions and sauté patiently till soft and lightly browned.

Step 3

Stir in ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, coriander powder, and salt.

Step 4

Add chopped spinach and cook till the moisture reduces and flavours settle.

Step 5

Add boiled potatoes, mix gently, cook 2-3 minutes, and serve warm.