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Saag Aloo (Instant Pot /Stove Top)

Smita
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8-10 Small Baby Potatoes
  • 1(8 oz) Bunch Spinach Greens
  • 1(8 oz) Bunch Mustard Greens
  • 2 Tbsp Cooking oil/Ghee
  • 1 Small Chopped Onion
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 Green Chili ,chopped
  • ½ Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 Tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
  • 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
  • ½ Tsp Garam Masala
  • ½ Cup Tomato sauce/Puree
  • 1 Tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 Cups Water

Instructions
 

  • Turn the instant pot on and heat oil /ghee to it.Boil your potatoes till fork tender and chop them into two or four parts. Blanch your greens and make a smooth puree.
  • Add cumin Seeds ,and green Chili to the oil. Let it crackle.
  • Add chopped onion and ginger garlic paste.
  • Saute till the raw smell is gone. That will take around 2-3 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and stir till it gets some golden color.It won't take more then 2-3 minutes.
  • At this point oF time mix all the spices and salt .
  • Stir it once and add tomato sauce/puree.
  • Cook till it releases the oil.
  • If you think its sticking to the bottom add one tbsp of water.
  • Mix the green puree with potato and spice mix.
  • Add 2 cups of water. Stir it once and cook on high pressure for 2-3 minutes.
  • If your potatoes are quite soft ,skip the pressure cooking part.
  • Remove the lid after releasing the pressure naturally.
  • Sprinkle lime juice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  • Serve with roti or rice.
  • Enjoy.
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