Saag Aloo49m$9.54

Saag Aloo

A vegan North Indian spinach-and-potato curry made with frozen chopped spinach, potatoes, canned diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, and ginger.

10 min prep39 min cook4 servingsmedium
Cuisine
North Indian
Energy
250 calories per serving
Protein
6.6 g per serving
Carbs
36.5 g per serving
Fat
7.7 g per serving
Sodium
1021 mg per serving

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Yukon Gold potatoes

1 Pound

Private Selection® Petite Gold Gourmet Potatoes

Private Selection3 lb
$6.00
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Ingredient Cost$2.00

33%

Estimated

jarred ginger paste

1 Tablespoon

Spice World Minced Ginger 10 oz

Spice World10 oz
$4.99
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Ingredient Cost$0.25

5%

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ground coriander

1.5 Teaspoon

Private Selection® Ground Coriander Seed Shaker

Private Selection1.25 oz
$4.49
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Ingredient Cost$0.34

8%

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canola oil

2 Tablespoon

Kroger® Pure Canola Oil

Kroger32 fl oz
$3.99
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Ingredient Cost$0.12

3%

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ground cumin

1.5 Teaspoon

Kroger® Ground Cumin Shaker

Kroger1.62 oz
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7%

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ground cayenne

0.25 Teaspoon

Kroger® Ground Red Cayenne Pepper Shaker

Kroger1.5 oz
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Ingredient Cost$0.04

1%

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fine sea salt

1 Teaspoon

Morton is All-Natural Fine Sea Salt, Non Iodized Seasoning Salt 17.6 Oz

Morton17.6 oz
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1%

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ground turmeric

0.5 Teaspoon

Kroger® Ground Turmeric Shaker

Kroger1.5 oz
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7%

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Packaged diced yellow onion

8 Ounce

Diced Yellow Onions Fresh Cut In Store Daily

8 oz
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Ingredient Cost$2.99

100%

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jarred minced garlic

1 Tablespoon

Spice World Minced Garlic 4.5 oz

Spice World4.5 oz
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Ingredient Cost$0.13

7%

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Frozen chopped spinach

16 Ounce

Kroger® Frozen Spinach Chopped

Kroger12 oz
$1.59
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Ingredient Cost$2.12

67%

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Canned diced tomatoes, undrained

14.5 Ounce

Kroger Diced Tomatoes

Kroger14.5 oz
$1.00
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Ingredient Cost$1.00

100%

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$9.54

· only what you use

$2.38

per serving · 4 servings

You pay at checkout$43.99
22% used in this recipe$34.45 left over for future meals

Cook this recipe

  • spinach-16 ounces
  • Yukon Gold potatoes-1 lb
  • tomatoes-14.5 ounces
  • yellow onion-8 ounces
  • canola oil-2 Tbsp
  • jarred minced garlic-1 Tbsp
  • jarred ginger paste-1 Tbsp
  • ground cumin-1.5 tsp
  • ground coriander-1.5 tsp
  • fine sea salt-1 tsp
  • ground turmeric-0.5 tsp
  • ground cayenne-0.25 tsp
1
Prep potatoes and seasonings
Measuring Spoons
Cutting Board
Chef’s knife

Scrub and cut the potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes; measure the spices and keep the frozen spinach, undrained tomatoes, onion, garlic, and ginger by the stove.

Keep fingers curled away from the chef’s knife while cutting the potatoes.

Wash hands after measuring cayenne, and keep it away from eyes.

1 Pound potato
1 1/2 Teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 Teaspoon coriander
1/2 Teaspoon turmeric
1/4 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
16 Ounce spinach
14 1/2 Ounce tomatoes
8 Ounce yellow onion
1 Tablespoon garlic
1 Tablespoon ginger
2
Sauté onion
Measuring Spoons
Wooden spoon
Large Dutch oven

Heat the canola oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and 1/2 tsp salt; cook, stirring often, until soft and lightly golden, 6 to 8 minutes.

Use caution when adding onion to hot oil to avoid splatter.

2 Tablespoon canola oil
8 Ounce yellow onion
1 Teaspoon salt
3
Bloom aromatics and spices
Wooden spoon
Large Dutch oven

Stir in the garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne; stir constantly until the spices darken slightly, about 30 seconds.

1 Tablespoon garlic
1 Tablespoon ginger
1 1/2 Teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 Teaspoon coriander
1/2 Teaspoon turmeric
1/4 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
4
Start the curry base
Wooden spoon
Large Dutch oven

Add the potatoes, undrained tomatoes, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt; scrape up the tomato juices and bring to a steady simmer, 2 to 3 minutes.

1 Pound potato
14 1/2 Ounce tomatoes
1 Teaspoon salt
5
Simmer spinach and potatoes
Wooden spoon
Large Dutch oven
Lid

Add the frozen spinach in chunks. Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low; cook, stirring every 5 minutes, until the spinach melts into the sauce and the potatoes are fork-tender, 18 to 22 minutes.

Lift the lid away from your face when stirring to avoid hot steam burns.

16 Ounce spinach
6
Thicken the curry
Wooden spoon
Large Dutch oven
Lid

Uncover the pot; mash a few potato cubes against the side of the pot and simmer until thick and saucy, 3 to 5 minutes.

Lift the lid away from your face to avoid hot steam burns.

1 Pound potato
7
Taste and serve

Taste the saag aloo and serve hot once the spinach is silky and the potatoes are fully tender.

8

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