Indian Cuisine

Saag Aloo

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Spinach and potato slow-fried with warm spices, costed to the penny. A proper cheap-as-chips curry-house side that stretches into a full supper with rice or a chapati.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 25 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.73

Approx £2.91 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Saag Aloo

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Peel and dice the potato into 2cm chunks and parboil in salted water for 8 minutes until just tender, then drain.
  2. 2
    Heat the oil in a large pan and soften the chopped onion for 5 minutes, then add the crushed garlic, grated ginger, cumin and turmeric and fry for 1 minute.
  3. 3
    Tip in the drained potato and toss to coat, cooking over a medium heat for 6-8 minutes so the edges catch and crisp.
  4. 4
    Add the spinach a handful at a time, stirring until wilted, then sprinkle over the garam masala and salt.
  5. 5
    Cook for a final 3-4 minutes until the potato is fully soft and serve hot.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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