Saag Aloo

Saag Aloo is a flavorful Indian dish featuring tender spinach and low-carb cauliflower instead of traditional potatoes, making it a healthy and delicious side. This vibrant dish is rich in nutrients and spices, perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

• Cauliflower - 200 grams, cut into small florets
• Spinach - 200 grams, washed and chopped
• Onion - 1 medium (about 100 grams), finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Green chili - 1, slit (adjust to taste)
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add the cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter.
2. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
3. Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chili; cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the cauliflower florets and sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
5. Mix in the chopped spinach, turmeric powder, and salt; cook until the spinach wilts and the cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.
6. Sprinkle in the garam masala and stir well to combine; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat, add lemon juice, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
8. Serve hot as a side dish or with low-carb flatbreads.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A, C, and K from spinach.
• Low in carbs, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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