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Garlic Potato Spinach Stir fry – Lasooni Aloo Palak

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Garlic Potato Spinach Stir fry – Lasooni Aloo Palak. Potato Spinach curry with garlic and Indian spices. Vegan Gluten-free Nut-free Soy-free Recipe. Jump to Recipe

Some days you just want a good potato side. This easy garlic potato spinach stir fry is like my Aloo Palak with cumin. This one has whole spices, well cooked golden garlic slices and more potatoes to spinach. Lasooni means Garlicky, Aloo means potato, palak means spinach.

Its a great side with dals and curries and flatbread or Naan. Adjust the flavors to preference. Add in some cooked chickpeas to make it into a meal!

Ingredients for Indian Garlic Potato Spinach Stir fry

  • Cumin seeds and coriander seeds make up the whole spices
  • hot green chili such as serrano or thai adds heat. Use mild chili to preference.
  • Sliced garlic adds a lot of flavor
  • turmeric and paprika are the ground spices
  • potatoes, tomato and spinach make up the bulk
  • cilantro, pepper flakes and lemon juice for garnish

How to make Garlic Potato Spinach stir fry

Heat oil over medium heat. Add seeds and cook until well toasted. Or dry roast the seeds.

Add the chili and garlic and reduce heat to medium low. (Use broth if omitting oil), until golden, you can also add in 1/4 cup cooked onion here.

Add the turmeric and paprika and mix in. Add the potatoes and toss well.

Add tomatoes cilantro, salt and 1 cup water. Mix well, cover and cook for 12 to 14 mins or until potatoes are tender.

Add in the spinach in 2 batches, cover and wilt. then mix in, add a dash of salt and cover and cook for another minute. Tasteeand adjust salt and flavor.  You can also add some cooked chickpeas at this point to make it into a meal. You can also add in some garam masala or curry powder. Serve with flatbread or rice.

Garlic Potato Spinach Stir fry ( Lasooni Aloo Palak)

Garlic Potato Spinach Stir fry – Lasooni Aloo Palak. Potato Spinach curry with garlic and Indian spices. Vegan Gluten-free Nut-free Soy-free Recipe

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Side

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: lasooni aloo palak

Servings: 4

Calories: 125.45kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp coriander seeds or mustard seeds
  • 1 green chili ,thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves of garlic thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 3 medium potatoes , peeled and cubed (white or yukon gold)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 medium tomato chopped
  • 1/4 cup (4 g) chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup (236.59 ml) water
  • 5 oz (141.75 g) spinach baby or chopped
  • cayenne or pepper flakes for garnish
  • lemon juice for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oil over medium heat. Add seeds and cook until well toasted. (For oil free, dry roast the seeds over medium heat until fragrant, then add 2 tbsp water or broth and proceed. )
  • Add the chili and garlic and reduce heat to medium low. Cook until golden, you can also add in 1/4 cup cooked onion here.
  • Add the turmeric and paprika and mix in. Add the potatoes and toss well for a few seconds.
  • Add tomatoes, cilantro, salt and 1 cup water. Mix well, cover and cook for 12 to 14 mins or until potatoes are tender.( You can add some cooked chickpeas at this point to make it into a meal)
  • Add in the spinach in 2 batches, cover and wilt. then mix in, add a dash of salt and cover and cook for another minute. Taste and adjust salt and flavor. You can also add in some garam masala or curry powder
  • Serve with flatbread or rice.

    Store: Refrigerate for upto 3 days.

Notes

Nutrition is for 1 serve

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Garlic Potato Spinach Stir fry ( Lasooni Aloo Palak)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 125.45 Calories from Fat 13

% Daily Value*

Fat 1.49g2%

Saturated Fat 0.17g1%

Sodium 378.44mg16%

Potassium 942.41mg27%

Carbohydrates 24.54g8%

Fiber 5.67g24%

Sugar 1.41g2%

Protein 5.7g11%

Vitamin A 3769.69IU75%

Vitamin C 34.94mg42%

Calcium 91.51mg9%

Iron 6.59mg37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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red enchilada sauce dripping from a wooden spoon into a glass jar.

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This EASY enchilada sauce is not an authentic recipe made with dried chile peppers that you’ll find in Texas or Mexico, but it’s a quick and easy version that anyone can whip up in their kitchen using basic pantry staples. But I promise, once you taste it, you won’t regret the shortcuts. It’s still bursting with flavor, and you’ll want to pour it over everything. However, if you want a made-from-scratch sauce with dried chiles in the mix, check out this Authentic Enchilada Sauce recipe from Isabel Eats.

close up of enchilada sauce dripping off a wooden spoon into a jar.

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Easy Red Enchilada Sauce

It only takes 10 minutes to make this super easy red enchilada sauce that is bursting with flavor.
Course Sauce
Cuisine Mexican, Southwest
Total Cost $1.32 recipe
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 ¼ cup each
Calories 53kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp cooking oil $0.08
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour $0.02
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder $0.60
  • 2 cups water $0.00
  • 3 oz. tomato paste $0.47
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin $0.05
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder $0.05
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper $0.02
  • 3/4 tsp salt or pepper to taste, $0.03

Instructions

  • Add the cooking oil, flour, and chili powder to a sauce pot. Turn the heat on to medium and whisk the ingredients together. Continue to whisk as the mixture begins to bubble. Whisk and cook the mixture for one minute once it begins bubbling.
  • After one minute, whisk in the water, tomato paste, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper until smooth. Allow the sauce to come up to a simmer. Once it reaches a simmer it will begin to thicken slightly.
  • Starting with a 1/2 teaspoon, add salt to taste. I used about 3/4 teaspoon total. The sauce is now ready to use!

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Notes

*The water can be replaced with either vegetable broth or chicken broth for more depth, just be sure to reduce the salt added at the end to compensate.

A Note on the Spice Level

The “chili powder” listed in this recipe is a store-bought mix of spices used to season chili. It is not straight chile powder, or pure ground chile peppers, which can be extremely spicy. The brand of chili powder I use is completely mild, but other brands can sometimes carry some heat. If you are using a spicy chili powder, simply reduce or eliminate the cayenne powder from this recipe to compensate. The heat level of this recipe, using McCormick’s chili powder, is medium spicy, like a medium salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25Cup | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 338mg | Fiber: 1g

How to Make Enchilada Sauce Step-By-Step Photos

chili powder, flour, and oil in a sauce pot.
Toast the flour: Start by adding 2 Tbsp flour, 2 Tbsp chili powder, and 2 Tbsp oil to a pot. I use McCormick’s chili powder, which is not spicy, just flavorful, so don’t be frightened by the large quantity in the recipe. All of the heat comes from the cayenne pepper.

boiling chili powder and roux in a sauce pot with a whisk.
Whisk these ingredients together and allow them to come up to a bubble over medium heat, whisking the whole time. Whisk and cook for one minute. This will toast the flour and chili powder, adding to the flavor depth and making sure that the flour doesn’t taste like paste.

water being poured into the pot with tomato paste and spices.
Add the wet ingredients: After one minute, add 3oz. tomato paste, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne, and whisk in 2 cups water (or broth).

Simmered enchilada sauce in the sauce pot.

Simmer: Let the sauce come up to a simmer and it will begin to thicken. Taste the sauce and add salt to your liking. Start with about 1/2 teaspoon and add more if needed. The salt will really help bring out the flavors. If you’re using broth in place of water, you might not need to add any at all.

close up of enchilada sauce dripping off a wooden spoon into a jar.

And now you’re good to go! Drizzle this thick and flavorful enchilada sauce over all of your favorite foods and enjoy!

side view of a jar of enchilada sauce with a spoon.

How to Use Enchilada Sauce

Of course, the main thing you can make with this sauce is enchiladas! (Chicken enchiladas are a favorite). But I’m here to tell you that’s not the only thing you can make. Here are some other great ways I like to use my red enchilada sauce:

  • as a simmer sauce for meat (in a slow cooker or skillet)
  • as a rich sauce to smother burritos
  • combined with eggs and fried tortillas for Migas
  • combined with sour cream to make a creamy and spicy dip
  • as a replacement for taco sauce
  • a soup base (chicken enchilada soup or 30 minute posole)
  • to sauce up casseroles like Mexican lasagna, enchilada casserole, or taco stuffed shells

How to Store

Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or portion out and freeze for up to 3 months. Let the sauce thaw overnight in the fridge (or, if you forget to set it out, run the freezer bag/container under hot water until it thaws!) Use it as directed in your chosen recipe.

Our Enchilada Sauce recipe was originally published 8/4/12. It was retested, reworked, and republished to be better than ever 4/25/25.

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