Aloo Palak

Ingredients:

Spinach : 2 bags

Green chillies : 5

Garlic : 3 cloves

Oil : 4 spoons

Potatoes : 2 (boiled & diced)

Onion : 1 medium finely cut

Tomato : 1 medium finely cut

Clove: 2

Cinnamon : 1 inch

Star Anise: 2

Yogurt : 3tbsps

Cashew powder : 1 tbsp (roasted & powdered)

Dhania powder : 1 spoon

Chilli powder : 1/2 spoon

Cumin powder : 1tsp

Kasoor methi powder : 2 spoons 

Salt : 2 taste

Fresh cream : 3 tsp (optional)

Method :

Heat 2 spoons of oil in a pan.

Add green chillies, garlic and cut spinach. Saute it well.

Switch off the stove and let it cool.

Grind the spinach mixture to a smooth paste. Add very little water if required while grinding.

Heat remaining oil in the same pan.

Add clove, cinnamon, star anise. Let it splutter.

Add finely cut onion and tomato. Saute it. This mixture should be cooked very well.

Add spinach paste and mix well. Add dhania powder, cumin powder, salt and chilli powder (if required).

Cook for few more min.

Add yogurt, cashew powder, aloo and kasoor methi (crush between palms and then add).

Mix well and let it cook for few min. Add water if required. 

Ensure that very less water is added. Palak should not be running like a river. It should be thick in consistency.

Switch off the stove once the required consistency is reached. Switch off the stove.

Garnish with fresh cream.

Goes well with fried rice/biryani, roti or naans.