Potatoes in Spinach Gravy

Potatoes in Spinach Gravy

Ingredients:

Spinach - 2 cups (leaves only)

Potatoes: 4 (Peeled,cubed and deep fried) 

Note: You can also use half boiled Potatoes

Onion - 1 Large finely chopped & 1 Small (for grinding)

Tomatoes - 1 medium

Garlic - 3 cloves

Green chilly  - 2

Cumin seeds - 1 1/2 tsp

Turmeric - a pinch

Red chilly powder - to taste

Garam Masala: 1/2 tsp

Coriander Powder:1/2 tsp

Cumin Powder: 1/2 tsp

Salt - to taste

Sugar - 1/2 tsp

Method:

• Discard the stalks of the spinach, retaining only the leaves.
• Clean the leaves by washing them under running water.
• Grind the the tomatoes,Kismis,almonds, one small onion to a fine paste.Keep aside
• Then, add half a cup of water and blanch the spinach in the microwave - this should take about 3-5 mins, and this  depend on the power of your microwave. Set aside to cool. For me it took about 4 mins.
• Once it cools down blend the spinach to a smooth puree. Keep aside.
• Next, in microwave proof bowl, add oil and heat it for 30 seconds. Add cumin seeds and garlic and microwave for a 30 seconds
• Then add the chopped onions and green chilli and microwave for 2 mins, stirring once in between. 
• Now add grinded paste,mix well and microwave it for 4-5 minutes, stirring twice in between. 
• Add the dry Masala,salt,sugar and the seasoning, microwave for another 3 mins.
• Add grinded spinach, fried potatoes and mix well.
• Cover and microwave for another 6 minutes,stirring twice in between and serve hot with jeera rice/rotis.